Rebecca and the Servant of Abraham 1710

Francesco Solimena’s "Rebecca and the Servant of Abraham" (1710) depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis. The painting captures the moment when Rebecca, a young woman from a well-to-do family, offers water to Abraham's servant, who is on a mission to find a wife for Isaac. The painting is characterized by its dramatic composition, with the figures arranged in a pyramid shape, and the use of rich color and light. The artwork is a quintessential example of the Baroque style, with its emphasis on drama, movement, and emotion. The painting is housed in the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg.