an oil painting on canvas of a biblical scene with a woman and two men
Maître Denis HERBETTE

40 - FRENCH SCHOOL, c. 1800. ‘Biblical scene depicting Jacob and …
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Estimate €300 - €450
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FRENCH SCHOOL, c. 1800. ‘Biblical scene depicting Jacob and Laban’s daughters’. Fleeing after having stolen his brother Esau’s blessing, Jacob arrives in the land of his uncle Laban. Near a well, he meets the young women who have come to water their flocks; Rachel steps forward with her sheep. Jacob then rolls away the stone sealing the well’s opening and gives Rachel’s flock water: a pivotal gesture, marking the beginning of their story and the long destiny of the patriarch, the future father of the twelve tribes of Israel. Oil on canvas. H.35 L.47.
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About the sale Bourgeoise Auction: from 10.00 am, lots 1 to 213, and resuming at 2.00 pm, lots 214 to 511.
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Auction time 07/04/2026 at 10:00 AM
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