Rebecca

Artist William Dyce (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1806 - 1864)

Associated Rebecca

Date1845-1855

Mediumwatercolour on paper

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsSight Size: Height: 40.7 cm, Width: 26.1 cm
Frame: Height: 73.2 cm, Width: 53.5 cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1951 with income from the Webster Bequest.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG003232

Keywords

About MeIn his early years William Dyce studied in Rome, where he was influenced by a group of German artists, the Nazarenes. His work often has a religious theme. (He retained a deep interest in church music and rituals throughout his life).

This figure study is thought to represent the biblical character, Rebecca, although she is usually depicted with Eliezer, the servant of her future husband Isaac. In the Old Testament story Eliezer is sent to find a wife for his master. Here Rebecca stands alone, suggesting that this may be part of a larger composition, possibly representing Rebecca being addressed by Eliezer.

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Early on Dyce studied in Rome, where the influence of the German Nazarene group pushed him towards religious themes. In the bible, Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob