Landschap met Jacob worstelend met de engel

About this artwork

height 206 mm x width 258 mm

Art Historical Context

Richard Earlom (1743–1822), a leading British printmaker of the eighteenth century, created this etching in 1777 as part of his renowned reproductive work after Old Master paintings. Working primarily in etching and mezzotint, Earlom excelled at translating the tonal subtleties of paintings into prints, making grand landscapes and dramatic narratives accessible to collectors who could not view the originals. The modest dimensions—roughly 20 by 26 centimeters—suggest it was designed for intimate viewing in albums or portfolios rather than as a wall piece. The subject, drawn from the Book of Ge...

About the Artist

Richard Earlom · 1728–1794

Richard Earlom (1743–1822) stands as one of the supreme masters of mezzotint engraving in British art history, whose technical virtuosity and dedication to reproductive printmaking brought the works of Old Masters to unprecedented audiences. Born in London on May 14, 1743, Earlom spent his entire career transforming paintings and drawings into prints of extraordinary quality, elevating reproductiv...