The artwork titled “Jacob’s Dream,” created by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between 1726 and 1729, is a fresco belonging to the Rococo art movement. This religious painting employs the trompe-l’œil technique to create an illusionistic effect.
In the artwork, Tiepolo masterfully illustrates the biblical story of Jacob’s dream, where Jacob, bathed in soft, ethereal light, lies asleep at the lower right of the fresco. Above him, a ladder or staircase, populated by graceful angels in flowing garments, ascends towards heaven, depicting a celestial vision. The use of intricate details and vibrant colors, combined with the illusionistic quality of trompe-l’œil, enhances the dreamlike atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the divine moment captured in the fresco. The ornate frame encircling the scene adds a baroque richness, characteristic of the Rococo style.
