Artwork

Servitorul lui Avraam întâlnește pe Rebecca la fântână

Servitorul lui Avraam întâlnește pe Rebecca la fântână, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650
Servitorul lui Avraam întâlnește pe Rebecca la fântână, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Servitorul lui Avraam întâlnește pe Rebecca la fântână is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Art museum of Craiova. The work depicts a biblical episode in which Rebecca encounters Abraham’s servant at a well.

About this work

Overview

The work depicts a biblical episode in which Rebecca encounters Abraham’s servant at a well. The composition centers on a young woman holding a bowl, while a kneeling, barefoot figure reaches for water. A small group of onlookers is positioned in the background, observing the encounter.

Subject & Meaning

The scene illustrates the moment described in Genesis when the servant, sent by Abraham to find a wife for Isaac, meets Rebecca. The intimate exchange of water symbolizes hospitality and the beginning of a covenantal relationship.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a realistic manner, the painting emphasizes precise rendering of garments and facial expressions. Muted earth tones dominate, with brown and red hues defining the palette, while careful modeling creates a sense of three‑dimensional presence.

History & Provenance

The piece is catalogued as an image medium, though specific details about its creation date, artist, or ownership history are not provided in the source material.

Context

The narrative aligns with a longstanding tradition in Western art of visualizing Old Testament stories, often used to convey moral and theological themes through everyday domestic settings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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