John J. Gredler Works of Art

17th Century Italian Baroque Drawing of Rebecca at the Well, Framed Ink Wash

17th Century Italian Baroque sepia ink and wash with traces of red crayon old master drawing depicting Rebecca at the well. Rebecca is shown offering Eliezer a ewer of water if front of a brick well with decorative mask. In a handsome burl wood veneered frame with inset mat with gilt edge. 

Rebecca, also known as Rebekah, is a key figure in the Bible who meets Abraham's servant, Eliezer, at a well. She offers him and his camels water, demonstrating her kindness, which leads Eliezer to choose her as the wife for Isaac (Genesis 24:1-67).    Circa 1650 - 1659

13.5" h  x  15.5" w