Artist: Nicola Maria Rossi
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 29.25 x 39.5 inches
Style: Figurative, Master, European
Period: 18th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Nicola Maria Rossi masterfully captures the biblical tale of Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, a story from the Book of Genesis. In this scene, Abraham’s servant, Eliezer, arrives at a well seeking a bride for Isaac. Rebecca, depicted in a flowing blue and green gown, graciously offers him water, fulfilling the divine sign he had prayed for.
Rossi’s composition is rich in movement and drama, with expressive gestures and a dynamic interplay of figures. The warm, golden light accentuates the luxurious fabrics and the intricate detailing of vessels and accessories, reinforcing the artist’s Baroque sensibilities. The background reveals a lush, idyllic landscape with classical architecture, camels, and attendants, emphasizing the grandeur of the narrative.
The painting exemplifies Rossi’s skill in storytelling and his refined use of color, light, and texture to create a vivid and engaging biblical tableau.
Artist: Nicola Maria Rossi
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 29.25 x 39.5 inches
Style: Figurative, Master, European
Period: 18th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Nicola Maria Rossi masterfully captures the biblical tale of Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, a story from the Book of Genesis. In this scene, Abraham’s servant, Eliezer, arrives at a well seeking a bride for Isaac. Rebecca, depicted in a flowing blue and green gown, graciously offers him water, fulfilling the divine sign he had prayed for.
Rossi’s composition is rich in movement and drama, with expressive gestures and a dynamic interplay of figures. The warm, golden light accentuates the luxurious fabrics and the intricate detailing of vessels and accessories, reinforcing the artist’s Baroque sensibilities. The background reveals a lush, idyllic landscape with classical architecture, camels, and attendants, emphasizing the grandeur of the narrative.
The painting exemplifies Rossi’s skill in storytelling and his refined use of color, light, and texture to create a vivid and engaging biblical tableau.
