1740
oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
Rebecca at the Well is a 1740 oil by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, a Rococo painting work, depicting Rebecca, held at Pinacoteca di Brera.
The painting depicts a woman standing at the edge of a well, gazing down at the water. She is dressed in a long, flowing robe and has a jug in her hand. The well is surrounded by a stone wall, and the background is a soft, hazy landscape. In the foreground, the woman's face is illuminated by a soft light, which highlights her features and creates a sense of depth. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's face. The painting's use of chiaroscuro is reminiscent of the work of Caravaggio, an Italian Baroque painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow.
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (also called Giambattista Piazzetta or Giambattista Valentino Piazzetta) (February 13, 1682 or 1683 – April 28, 1754) was an Italian Rococo painter of religious subjects and genre scenes.
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