Artwork
Rebecca and Eliezer at the well
Rebecca and Eliezer at the well is an oil painting by Nicolas Poussin. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Rebecca and Eliezer at the well is an oil painting created by Nicolas Poussin in 1648, currently held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene where a man, Eliezer, encounters Rebecca at a well. The figures are set amidst everyday activity, with Rebecca in a blue robe and Eliezer wearing a white turban and light-colored robe, gesturing towards her.
Technique & Style
Poussin's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and movement. The scene is layered with figures engaged in various activities against a backdrop of buildings and a cloudy sky, capturing a moment of ordinary life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Poussin (UK: , US: , French: ; June 1594 – 19 November 1665) was a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome.
