Esau verkoopt zijn eerstgeboorterecht aan Jakob Possibly 1630 - 1702

This 17th-century etching by an anonymous artist depicts the biblical story of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob, as described in Genesis 25:29-34. The scene, set in a dimly lit room, shows Esau, gaunt and weary, receiving a bowl of lentil stew from his younger brother Jacob, who is seated across from him at a table. The etching, which measures 408 mm x 518 mm, is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This scene illustrates the theme of deceit and the value of faith, making it an important example of art inspired by religious themes.