Jacob and Rachel at the Well by François Lemoyne. A biblical scene showing the meeting of Jacob and Rachel at a stone well, surrounded by other shepherds and their flock under a large tree.

Jacob and Rachel at the Well

François Lemoyne

1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century French depiction of the biblical meeting of Jacob and Rachel set in a lush, pastoral landscape.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with rich warm-brown color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1720 by the French Rococo master François Lemoyne, this work illustrates the narrative moment of Jacob and Rachel at the well. The piece is distinguished by its luminous palette, graceful figure handling, and an idealized natural setting that reflects the sophisticated aesthetic of the early French Enlightenment.

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