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Rebecca at the Well

Francesco Solimena (1657–1747)

Beecroft Art Gallery

Rebecca at the Well

Image credit: Southend Museums Service

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Solimena’s principle works were for churches in Naples and he became very famous in the 18th century, acquiring great wealth and becoming a Baron. He was also a celebrated teacher and 'Rebecca at the Well' is most likely by one of his students. The story itself is Old Testament and concerns Eliezer, a servant of Abraham, who is sent to find a wife for Abraham’s son Isaac. The suitable wife, Rebecca, is found at a drinking well drawing water for the animals.

Beecroft Art Gallery

Southend-on-Sea

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Title

Rebecca at the Well

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 121 x W 159.5 cm (E)

Accession number

SOUAG.S10

Acquisition method

gift to Southend Corporation (now Southend Borough Council) from Councillor Mitchell, 1922

Work type

Painting

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Francesco Solimena

1657–1747

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