APPLIED ART : TEXTILES

Object Name: Picture
Description: Needlework picture of Rebeka at the well. A brightly coloured picture, three women and two men are depicted in the scene. At their feet are various animals including white and black sheep, rabbits and insects, whilst above their heads birds are depicted flying about. In the scene, Rebeka is being presented with offerings by two travelling men, one of whom is settling their alpacas whilst the other displays a golden chain. The three female subjects are brightly dressed and holding water vases. In the background an estate with smoke billowing from a chimney can be seen. The picture is framed in a simple wooden frame with gold features. Circa 1750.
Catalogue Number: BELUM.T2024.3.30
Copyright: National Museums NI. Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Lanto Synge and allocated to National Museums NI, 2023.

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