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Esau sells his birthright to Jacob
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Esau returns hungry from the hunt. His hunting dogs stand beside him. He sells his birthright to his younger brother Jacob for a bowl of lentils, which he already holds in his hands. Jacob and Rebekka sit at the table. Part of a series of 4 prints on the history of Jacob and Esau. Numbered in the lower right: 1. Part of an album with mainly Christian subjects.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineEsau verkoopt zijn eerstgeboorterecht aan Jakob. 1580 - 1621. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
