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Old English Illustrated Hexateuch of Aelfric (Cotton Claudius B. IV, f.51) : Meeting of Jacob and Esau

Artist name: Unknown artist

On the left, Jacob prostrates himself before Esau. In the center, Jacob and Esau embrace. To the right is Esau’s horse and below, Esau’s company of armed men.

Source: Genesis 33

Technique: Color illustration

Location: British Library, London

Date: 1025