About the creation

Old English Illustrated Hexateuch of Aelfric (Cotton Claudius B. IV, f. 43v) : Jacob’s dream

Artist name: Unknown artist

Jacob sleeps on four large stones, as two angels ascend and descend a ladder, at the top of which stands the figure of the Virgin Mary.

Source: Genesis 28, Vayetzeh

Technique: Color illustration

Location: British Library, London

Date: 1025