Rebecca at the Well
1839 Norton Simon Museum
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a biblical scene set in a serene landscape, characteristic of Corot's early work. It currently resides in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
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Corot was a pivotal figure in the transition from the idealized Neoclassical landscapes to the more atmospheric approach of the Barbizon School. While the subject is biblical, the painting is celebrated more for its harmonious integration of the figure into the naturalistic, soft-focus landscape than for its religious narrative.
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Rebecca at the Well
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1839
