Who painted Rebecca at the Well?

Rebecca at the Well was painted by Valerio Castello in 1644.

Where can I see Rebecca at the Well?

Rebecca at the Well is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Rebecca at the Well?

Rebecca at the Well is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Rebecca at the Well?

Museum-quality prints of Rebecca at the Well are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Rebecca at the Well

Valerio Castello , 1644

Rebecca at the Well is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Valerio Castello. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Valerio Castello's *Rebecca at the Well* (1644) is an oil painting from the early Italian Baroque period, depicting a serene biblical scene set in a rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates a moment from the biblical story of Rebecca, showing her drawing water from a well in a tranquil, natural setting, conveying calmness through her serene expression and poised posture.

Technique & Style

Castello employed a warm color palette with earthy tones, visible brushstrokes for texture, and chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, enhancing the scene's mood through light and shadow contrast.

History & Provenance

Created in 1644 by Genoese Baroque painter Valerio Castello, known for eclectic influences and work in Genoa, including frescoes, *Rebecca at the Well* is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Valerio Castello

Valerio Castello (1624 – October 1659) born in Genoa, was an Italian painter of the Baroque period and one of the pre-eminent Ligurian painters of his time.