Artwork
Esau Sells his Birthright
Esau Sells his Birthright is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Hendrick ter Brugghen. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the Bode Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Esau Sells his Birthright' is a 1626 work by Hendrick ter Brugghen, a Dutch artist known for his dramatic and realistic scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene where Esau trades his birthright for a bowl of stew, capturing a moment of intimate transaction between two figures.
Technique & Style
Ter Brugghen's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume, with strong contrasts between light and dark drawing attention to the figures and their interaction.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, reflecting ter Brugghen's influence as a leading Utrecht Caravaggisti artist.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Jansz ter Brugghen (or Terbrugghen; 1588 – 1 November 1629) was a Dutch painter of genre scenes and religious subjects.
