Isaac Blessing Jacob

1880[-]81

Talk about family drama! This scene captures the moment Jacob tricks his blind father, Isaac, into giving him the family blessing meant for his brother Esau. Jacob stands tall in a fur-trimmed cloak to mimic his hairy brother, while his mom Rebekah lurks in the background looking totally stressed, holding the plate of food that sealed the deal. Victorian artist Edward Armitage illustrated this biblical moment around 1880, and the intricate lines were likely carved by the famous Dalziel Brothers, whose signature appears in the bottom corner.

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