Isaac Sending Esau Out to Hunt

Master of Imola

1275

tempera

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Medieval

About this work

This page shows a small, colorful scene tucked into a circle of blue. Two men stand inside it—one older, one younger—with the older man handing something to the younger. The background is plain, but the border around them is bright red and gold. Above, there’s Latin text in neat rows, with red lines and musical notes mixed in. The younger man looks ready to leave, maybe for a hunt, while the older one watches. The colors pop against the faded beige page, making the scene stand out. This is part of a book, not a big painting. Next, look up Master of Imola to see more of this artist’s work.