Flemish School 17th century - Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well - image-1

Lot 1246 Dα

Flemish School 17th century - Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well

Auction 1245 - overview Cologne
16.05.2024, 14:00 - Old Masters and 19th Century, Part II
Estimate: 4.000 € - 5.000 €
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Flemish School 17th century

Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well

Oil on panel (parquetted). 102 x 146 cm.

This subject, frequently depicted in 17th century art (Genesis 24:17-18), shows Rebecca's encounter with the messenger Eliezer, who was sent by Abraham to find a wife for his son Isaac. The choice fell on Rebecca because she was the first to give Eliezer a drink and thus proved herself to be a suitable bride.