A Charles II needlework depicting Rebecca at the Well Third quarter 17th century Depicting Rebecca offering water to a gentleman in 17th century dress, possibly Eliezer of Damascus or Isaac, together with a camel and handler amongst a landscape including a castle and a church, within a later walnut and parcel gilt frame, 32.5cm wide, 20cm high (12 1/2in wide, 7 1/2in high) Footnotes: Provenance With Alastair Sampson, exhibited at Grosvenor House Fair, where bought by the previous owner, 1997. The story of Rebecca at the Well is taken from the Book of Genesis and was a particularly popular subject during the reign of Charles II for its themes of morality, obedience and domesticity. In the story, Abraham sends a servant to his homeland to find a bride for his son, Isaac. The servant comes across a well and stops to pray for a sign to identify the right woman. Rebecca, finding the man and his camels by the well, offers water to them, and subsequently is chosen as Isaac's bride. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing