1630
oil
canvas
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well is a 1630 oil by Bernardo Strozzi, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
This painting depicts a scene of a woman and a man standing by a well. The woman, dressed in a red skirt and white top, is holding a jug and looking at the man. The man, wearing a red hat and tunic, is holding a rope and looking at the woman. A large vase is visible in front of them. The background of the painting is dark, with some trees and a cloudy sky visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the two figures engaged in a moment of gentle interaction. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque artist who was a painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history,…
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