About the creation
Jacob’s Dream
Artist name: Unknown artist
Jacob crouches asleep, his head on four stones in a pile. He faces a ladder set up on the earth and touching the circle of heaven. Two winged angels are on the ladder; one sets foot on the ground, while the other reaches the heavens.
Source: Genesis 28
Technique: Ivory carving
Location: Cathedral Museum, Salerno
Date: 1080
