Jacob Wrestling with the Angel
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, Religious mural in Saint-Sulpice Church, France
The mural measures 751 centimeters in height and 485 centimeters in width, occupying a central position in the Chapel of Holy Angels.
Eugene Delacroix painted this grand religious scene between 1849 and 1861, incorporating oil paint, plaster, and wax in the final composition.
The artwork represents a biblical scene from Genesis where Jacob engages in physical combat with an angel during a night of transformation.
Visitors can view the mural during church opening hours in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, accessing it through the Chapel of Holy Angels.
The mural incorporates specialized painting techniques that combine traditional oil methods with experimental applications of plaster and wax materials.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1860
Creator: Eugène Delacroix
Height: 751 cm
Width: 485 cm
Made from material: oil paint, plaster, wax
Part of: paintings by Delacroix in Saint-Sulpice
GPS coordinates: 48.85078,2.33438
Latest update: October 17, 2025 01:20
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