2-982-635 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

"Rebecca" - by E. Davis - in the South Kensington Museum, 1858. 'The subject which we have here engraved is a fine figure of Rebecca by E. Davies, in the Gallery of Modern Sculpture in the South Kensington Museum. It represents the destined wife of Isaac, as described in the words spoken by the servant of Abraham (Gen. xxiv. 45), "And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold Rebecca came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well and drew water." The figure is of grand proportions, suitable to the idea of the mother of two nations specially appointed by the Lord. The attitude is boldly conceived, simple and noble in character; and there is much calm dignity in the turn of the head, and the expression. The drapery is gracefully disposed, and falls lightly in easy folds. Altogether the work is one of no ordinary merit, doing honour to the producer and to the arts of the country'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858.