Esau verkoopt zijn eerstgeboorterecht aan Jakob 1549

This etching, "Esau verkoopt zijn eerstgeboorterecht aan Jakob" (Esau Sells His Birthright to Jacob), was created in 1549 by Dutch artist Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert. The artwork depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis, where Esau, depicted with hunting gear and dogs, trades his birthright for a bowl of lentil soup from his brother Jacob. The scene is set in a landscape with architectural elements, emphasizing the moral weight of the exchange. This powerful image exemplifies Coornhert's ability to translate biblical narratives into evocative and impactful artwork.