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Thornhill, James, Sir, 1675â1734
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male
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18th century
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canvas
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oil paint
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the dream of Jacob: while sleeping on the ground with a stone for pillow Jacob sees a ladder reaching from earth to heaven with angels going up and down; usually with God at the top of the ladder
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water
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Painting in England 1700-1850 - From The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (Yale University Art Gallery, 1965-04-15 - 1965-06-20)
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675â1734
Jacob's Dream
1705
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