# Esau and Jacob

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CORNEILLE, Michel I](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/corneille-michel-i-rae6e40bcc868c3>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 115 x 126 cm

## Commentary

During the reign of Louis XIII, fashion, especially male dresses, played a very important role. This is reflected in both contemporary paintings and engravings. In Corneille&#39;s Biblical scene the hunter Esau is addressing clever Jacob in a contemporary bourgeois home. It can be considered a costume study which underscores Esau&#39;s elegant garb in the twin light coming from the open door and the glowing fire in the monumental fireplace.

## Related artworks

- [Marriage of the Virgin](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/corneille-michel-i-rae6e40bcc868c3/marriage-of-the-virgin-rab9ee3c3c1f88a>)
- [Portrait of Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/corneille-michel-i-rae6e40bcc868c3/portrait-of-philippe-of-france-duke-of-orlans-r3def3e24a32866>)

## Attribution

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