Jacob Wrestling with the Angel

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Jacob Wrestling with the Angel is a common biblical motif depicted in art. The story is described in chapter 32 of Genesis.

A number of artists have depicted it, including:

It was referenced in the play Angels in America. The version depicted on-screen was an 1865 version by Alexander Louis Leloir.

The painting figures prominently in the film The Tango Lesson as a metaphor for dance and life.

It is also a popular theme for contemporary angel inspired art.

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