The artwork, titled “Rebecca gives drink to the servant of Abraham, which recognizes the bride destined by God to Isaac, the son of his master (Genesis, XXIV, 12-15),” was created by Marc Chagall around 1931 in Paris, France. It is an etching on paper and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 30.5 x 24 cm. This piece is classified under religious painting and is part of Chagall’s “Etchings for the Bible” series, which spanned from 1930 to 1939 and 1952 to 1956.
The artwork depicts a biblical scene, capturing a pivotal moment from the Book of Genesis. Rebecca is shown offering a drink to the servant of Abraham, symbolizing her recognition as the bride designated by God for Isaac. The scene is rendered with a sense of simplicity and devotion characteristic of Chagall’s Naïve Art style. The servant stands at the center, gesturing toward Rebecca, who appears serenely carrying a water jug, while in the background, camels add to the narrative context. The composition imparts a narrative depth through its understated yet poignant depiction of a significant religious story.
