Jakob en Rachel bij de waterput 1683 - 1733

"Jakob en Rachel bij de waterput" (Jacob and Rachel at the Well), an etching by Bernard Picart from 1683-1733, depicts a scene from the biblical story of Jacob and Rachel. The engraving features the two figures at a well, with Jacob pouring water into a trough for the sheep. The figures are detailed and the scene is set in a circular frame, emphasizing the central nature of the moment. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Picart's mastery of printmaking and his skill in capturing the essence of a timeless narrative.