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Click to view high resolution image Title: Rebecca and Eliezer Creator: Description: Rebecca goes outside the city of Nahorto to draw water from a well. The water source is poured forth by a spring personified as a bare-breasted woman in classical dress. The second episode shows Rebecca drawing water for the servant Eliezer and his camels. He had been sent by Abraham to find a wife for his son Isaac. He chose Rebecca for Isaac because of her kindness. Source: WikiMedia Commons Rights: Public domain Subject (See Also): Animals Bible- Old Testament Classical Influences Personification Rebecca (Biblical Figure) Geographic Area: Eastern Mediterranean Century: 6th Date: Related Work: Current Location: Original Location: Artistic Type (Category): Digital images; Manuscript illuminations Artistic Type (Material/Technique): Vellum (parchment) Donor: Height/Width/Length(cm): // Inscription: Related Resources:

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