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Initial T from a Choral Book with Isaac and Esau

Initial T from a Choral Book with Isaac and Esau

c. 1460–70

Bartolomeo da Gallarate

(Italian)

Italy, Lombardy, 15th century

Ink, tempera, and gold on parchment

Sheet: 18 x 16 cm (7 1/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1949.535

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Description

The subject of this initial recounts the biblical story of the "stolen" blessing of Esau. The dying Isaac, old and blind, is approached by his son Esau, who seeks his blessing. Esau discovers that his twin brother, Jacob, had already obtained the irrevocable blessing through deception.

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Collection: 
MED - Manuscript Illuminations
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Manuscript
Medium: 
Ink, tempera, and gold on parchment
Credit line: 
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

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