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Esau selling his birthright to Jacob

Artist name: Rembrandt (van Rijn)

Esau selling his birthright to Jacob. They are seated on either side of the table, Jacob, wearing a soft conical hat, grasping the hand of Esau who is seen from behind.

Source: Genesis 25:29-34

Technique: Ink drawing

Location: British Museum, London

Date: 1645

Dimensions: 189 x 160