Esau verkoopt zijn geboorterecht en De geboorte van Esau en Jakob
1563
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
221; 268
About this artwork
gravure
Art Historical Context
Cornelis Cort's engraving *Esau verkoopt zijnorterecht en De geboorte van en Jakob* (1563) masterfully combines two pivotal biblical scenes from Genesis into a single, dynamic composition. On one side, we see the miraculous birth of the twins Esau and Jacob, with Jacob grasping Esau's heel as foreshadowing his destined supremacy. Opposite, Esau trades his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew, a moment of impulsive folly that alters the course of Hebrew history. Measuring 268mm by 221mm, this intricate print captures the drama through fine lines and contrasting figures, inviting viewers to pond...
About the Artist
Cornelis Cort · 1533–1578
Comment on works: copper engraver; engraver; etcher