Rebecca at the Well

Possibly engraved by P.M. 

Date:
ca. 1567
Culture:
probably British
Medium:
Silver, parcel gilt
Dimensions:
Overall (confirmed): 5/8 x 7 3/4 in., 8 oz. 12 dwt. (1.6 x 19.7 cm, 0.2675kg)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
Gift of C. Ruxton Love Jr., 1965
Accession Number:
65.260.5
  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Signature: (below center on trough) PM (engraved)

    Inscription: Each letter separately struck with a die, not engraved. (on upper part of rim) DEPONENS HVMERIS VRNAM PERPVLCHRA REBECCA DVM PAMVLVS POTVM POSTVLAT, ILLA DEDIT (on lower part of rim) QVIN ETIAM FESSIS POTVM DAT LÆ TA CAMELIS PLVRIMA & A FAMVLO MVNERA DANTE CAPIT. "The most beautiful Rebecca taking down the pitcher from her shoulders, gave drink to the servant when he requested it. Moreover she gives drink to the tired camels gladly and accepts very many gifts from the servant who gives them." (below well) GE 24 (refers to Genesis and chapter), (struck) (above scene) 5, (engraved)

    Marking: (at right of upper inscription, upside down) numeral 13 in shield, fleur-de-lis above, 17th century Strasbourg mark

  • Provenance

    Baron Alphonse de Rothschild ; C. Ruxton Love, Jr. (until 1965; to MMA)

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