Jacob meets Rachel at the Well
1666
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1666
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a group of people outdoors near a well. One person is pulling up water while others stand around, talking or watching. A dog lies in the foreground, and sheep graze nearby. Trees and a distant village fill the background, with soft light playing on the figures. The scene looks like a quiet moment from daily life, but it’s actually a story from the Bible. The title *Jacob meets Rachel at the Well* gives it away—this is the moment Jacob first sees Rachel. If you like this, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.
