Anonymous
18th century
Rachel and Jacob at the Well
13 3/8 x 9 7/8 inches (340 x 251 mm)
Pen and brown ink and wash, with white opaque watercolor on laid paper.
2009.370
The Joseph F. McCrindle Collection.
Notes
Watermark: fleur-de-lis within a double circle, with "V" above. Watermark, beta radiograph. fleur-de-lis, double circle, letter V. 283147wm_2009_370_WM_beta.jpg
Summary
In this anonymous drawing, Jacob with sheep and goats at his feet, gestures to Rachel and an attendant who stand before the well. Genesis 29:10 tells how Jacob sees Rachel, his maternal cousin. Jacob leads his uncle's sheep to water. In this drawing they are depicted drinking at a trough visible between Jacob and Rachel.
Associated names
McCrindle, Joseph F., former owner.
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Classification
Century Drawings
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