David Roberts - Jacob’s Well at Shechem - 1844 - Winckelmann Gallery

David Roberts - Jacob’s Well at Shechem - 1844

Jacob's Well, also known as Jacob's fountain and Well of Sychar) is a deep well hewn of solid rock that has been associated in religious tradition with Jacob for roughly two millennia. It is situated a short distance from the archaeological site of Tell Balata, which is thought to be the site of biblical Shechem.

Artist: David Roberts, published by F.G. Moon (London, 1944).
Medium: Polychrome lithograph.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 39 x 55 cm. / 15 1/4 x 21 1/2 in.
Frame: Sold without frame.
Origin: Scotland.

 

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