When was "Isaac and Rebecca" created?

This artwork was created first quarter 17th century.

What medium is "Isaac and Rebecca"?

Isaac and Rebecca is Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt.

Is "Isaac and Rebecca" in the public domain?

Yes, Isaac and Rebecca is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Isaac and Rebecca

Q: Who created "Isaac and Rebecca"?

Isaac and Rebecca was created by Suzanne de Court|Etienne Delaune|Bernard Salomon|Claude Paradin in first quarter 17th century.

Suzanne de Court|Etienne Delaune|Bernard Salomon|Claude Paradin

first quarter 17th century

Medium

Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt

Dimensions

Diameter: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)

Classification

Enamels

Culture

French, Limoges

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

Accession Number

14.40.700

Tags

IsaacMenWomenDogsRebecca

Art Historical Context

In the heart of 17th-century Limoges, France—a renowned hub for enamel artistry—this exquisite painted enamel roundel, *Isaac and Rebecca*, captures a tender biblical moment from Genesis. Depicting the patriarch Isaac and his wife Rebecca alongside faithful dogs, the scene evokes themes of love, family, and divine providence. Crafted in the first quarter of the 1600s on a copper support partly gilded for luminous accents, its 9¾-inch diameter made it ideal for display in affluent homes or as a devotional object. Attributed to a stellar lineup of Limoges masters—Suzanne de Court, Étienne Delau...

Isaac and Rebecca

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