About the creation
Vienna Genesis (cod. theol. gr.31): Rebecca waters Eliezer’s camels
Artist name: Unknown artist
Above: On a column-lined road leading from the city of Nahor, Rebekkah walks toward the well, carrying a water jug on her shoulder. At the end of the road sits a partially clad woman, the symbolic representation of the well.
Below: Rebecca gives Eliezer water from her jug and offers his camels to drink from the well.
Source: Genesis 24
Technique: Color illustration
Location: Oesterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna
Date: 500
