Who painted The Meeting of Esau and Jacob?

The Meeting of Esau and Jacob was painted by Gerrit Willemsz Horst in 1641.

Where can I see The Meeting of Esau and Jacob?

The Meeting of Esau and Jacob is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is The Meeting of Esau and Jacob?

The Meeting of Esau and Jacob is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

The Meeting of Esau and Jacob

Gerrit Willemsz Horst , 1641

The Meeting of Esau and Jacob is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerrit Willemsz Horst. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The Meeting of Esau and Jacob is a 1641 oil painting by Gerrit Willemsz Horst, a Dutch Golden Age artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a biblical scene: the reunion of Esau and Jacob. The two figures are shown meeting, surrounded by animals and attendants, with the brothers dressed in contrasting attire.

Technique & Style

Horst's use of oil paint achieves a textured effect through visible brushstrokes, with a color palette ranging from dark browns to lighter beiges. The artist's training under Rembrandt is evident in the painting's chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing contrasts between light and dark.

History & Provenance

Gerrit Willemsz Horst was born in Muiden in 1612 and trained under Antonie Hendricksz Lust before studying with Rembrandt from 1635 to 1640. The painting is now part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.