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Rachel Collection (#2)

"Rachel: A Symbol of Strength and Legacy in the Holy Land" In the early 1900s, amidst the captivating landscapes of Palestine, now known as Israel

Background imageRachel Collection: Leah and Rachel

Leah and Rachel
LLM454664 Leah and Rachel by Portaels, Jean Francois (1818-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leah and Rachel. Illustration from Woman in Sacred HIstory by Harriet Beecher Stowe (Sampson Low)

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob (engraving)

Jacob (engraving)
667427 Jacob (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob. Illustration for Old Testament Portraits by Cunningham Geikie (Strahan, 1878)

Background imageRachel Collection: Rachell and Leah (engraving)

Rachell and Leah (engraving)
2792061 Rachell and Leah (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rachell and Leah. Illustration for The History of the Old)

Background imageRachel Collection: Laban Seeking his Idols (oil on canvas)

Laban Seeking his Idols (oil on canvas)
LMG128878 Laban Seeking his Idols (oil on canvas) by Bellucci, Antonio (1654-1726); 204.5x257.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Italian

Background imageRachel Collection: Charming Daughters of the Duke of Devonshire

Charming Daughters of the Duke of Devonshire
The five daughters of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire. Clockwise from top left, the eldest, Lady Maud Cavendish, Lady Blanche Cavendish

Background imageRachel Collection: Rachel as the Muse of Greek Tragedy (gravure)

Rachel as the Muse of Greek Tragedy (gravure)
672413 Rachel as the Muse of Greek Tragedy (gravure) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rachel as the Muse of Greek Tragedy)

Background imageRachel Collection: Rachel Beer, British newspaper editor

Rachel Beer, British newspaper editor
Rachel Beer (nee Sassoon, 1858-1927), British newspaper editor, editor-in-chief of The Sunday Times and The Observer. 1897

Background imageRachel Collection: Countess of Dudley, the New Vicereine of Ireland

Countess of Dudley, the New Vicereine of Ireland
Countess of Dudley (Rachel nee Gurney, wife of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley), the New Vicereine of Ireland on the strength of her husbands appointment as Viceroy (Lord Lieutenant). 1902

Background imageRachel Collection: Laban Searching for his Stolen Household Gods, c. 1665-1670 (oil on canvas)

Laban Searching for his Stolen Household Gods, c. 1665-1670 (oil on canvas)
499627 Laban Searching for his Stolen Household Gods, c.1665-1670 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 278x398 (framed) 243x362 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageRachel Collection: Music cover, Any Rags? by Thomas Allen

Music cover, Any Rags? by Thomas Allen, sung by Rachel Lowe. A ragtime schottische written in 1902. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRachel Collection: Rachel Parsons

Rachel Parsons
Miss Rachel Parsons, (18851956) British engineer, pictured here when she was Unionist candidate for Lancashire in the 1923 General Election. Date: 1923

Background imageRachel Collection: Music cover, Crocuses and Snowdrops

Music cover, Crocuses and Snowdrops, sung by Madame Sainton Dolby, written by Jane Rutland, composed by Rachel Evans. mid-19th century

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob and Rachel (coloured engraving)

Jacob and Rachel (coloured engraving)
2801042 Jacob and Rachel (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob and Rachel)

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob and Rachel

Jacob and Rachel
LLM339773 Jacob and Rachel by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob and Rachel. And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice and wept)

Background imageRachel Collection: Girl at a looking-glass, little Rachel, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Girl at a looking-glass, little Rachel, 1907 (oil on canvas)
423992 Girl at a looking-glass, little Rachel, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 51.1x41 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Background imageRachel Collection: A fine needlework picture embroidered in wools and silks

A fine needlework picture embroidered in wools and silks
1767223 A fine needlework picture embroidered in wools and silks, probably depicting the meeting of Jacob and Rachel at the Well (wool, silk) by English School

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob and Rachel at the Well (oil on canvas)

Jacob and Rachel at the Well (oil on canvas)
1265763 Jacob and Rachel at the Well (oil on canvas) by Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764); 74.3x98.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob Covenanting for Rachel (engraving)

Jacob Covenanting for Rachel (engraving)
5200492 Jacob Covenanting for Rachel (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Covenanting for Rachel)

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob and Rachel (engraving)

Jacob and Rachel (engraving)
819277 Jacob and Rachel (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob and Rachel. After G da Castel Franco, engraved by A H Payne)

Background imageRachel Collection: Little Rachel, 1907 (charcoal & chalk on buff paper)

Little Rachel, 1907 (charcoal & chalk on buff paper)
3576619 Little Rachel, 1907 (charcoal & chalk on buff paper) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 36.3x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ); Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob presented with Josephs coat (oil on panel)

Jacob presented with Josephs coat (oil on panel)
EDI81375 Jacob presented with Josephs coat (oil on panel) by Beschey, Balthasar (1708-76); 36x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageRachel Collection: Laban Seeking his Idols (oil on canvas)

Laban Seeking his Idols (oil on canvas)
BAG46135 Laban Seeking his Idols (oil on canvas) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 192.4x171.4 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageRachel Collection: Still-life with Fruit and Insects, (oil on canvas)

Still-life with Fruit and Insects, (oil on canvas)
827631 Still-life with Fruit and Insects, (oil on canvas) by Ruysch, Rachel (1664-1750); 87x69.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life with Fruit and Insects. Rachel Ruysch (1664-1750)

Background imageRachel Collection: Meeting of Jacob and Laban (oil on canvas)

Meeting of Jacob and Laban (oil on canvas)
3433480 Meeting of Jacob and Laban (oil on canvas) by Ferri, Ciro (1634-89); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageRachel Collection: Leah and Rachel (engraving)

Leah and Rachel (engraving)
667428 Leah and Rachel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leah and Rachel. Illustration for Old Testament Portraits by Cunningham Geikie (Strahan, 1878)

Background imageRachel Collection: Rachel and Laura (albumen print)

Rachel and Laura (albumen print)
REV382377 Rachel and Laura (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRachel Collection: Laban Searching for the Stolen Teraphims Amongst Jacobs caravan

Laban Searching for the Stolen Teraphims Amongst Jacobs caravan
RAF35713 Laban Searching for the Stolen Teraphims Amongst Jacobs caravan by Nieulandt, Willem van (1584-1635); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob at the Well (oil on canvas)

Jacob at the Well (oil on canvas)
WES239427 Jacob at the Well (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 78.7x96.5 cm; The Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRachel Collection: Joseph Telling his Dreams to his Parents and Brothers, 1633 (oil on paper)

Joseph Telling his Dreams to his Parents and Brothers, 1633 (oil on paper)
3704044 Joseph Telling his Dreams to his Parents and Brothers, 1633 (oil on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 51x39 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageRachel Collection: Rachel (colour litho)

Rachel (colour litho)
3091389 Rachel (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rachel. Illustration in The Women of the Bible (c 1920).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRachel Collection: Benedicta tu in Mulieribus, from Christian and Profane Allegories

Benedicta tu in Mulieribus, from Christian and Profane Allegories

Background imageRachel Collection: Laban cherchent ses dieux, 1753. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Laban cherchent ses dieux, 1753. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Laban cherchent ses dieux, 1753

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob Draws Water for Rachels Animals (Jacob abreuve le troupeau de Rachel)

Jacob Draws Water for Rachels Animals (Jacob abreuve le troupeau de Rachel). After Paolo Veronese

Background imageRachel Collection: Wedding - Lady Rachel Cavendish to James Gray Stuart

Wedding - Lady Rachel Cavendish to James Gray Stuart
Wedding of Lady Rachel Cavendish, daughter of the 9th Duke of Devonshire (1902-1977) to Cpt. the Hon. James Gray Stuart, 1st Viscount Stuart of Findhorn (1897-1971) on 4th August 1923. Date: 1923

Background imageRachel Collection: Lynn Rachel Redgrave - English actress

Lynn Rachel Redgrave - English actress
Lynn Rachel Redgrave (1943-2010), English actress, seen here in the role of Georgina Georgy Parkin in Georgy Girl. Date: 1966

Background imageRachel Collection: Mademoiselle Falcon

Mademoiselle Falcon
Date: early 19th century

Background imageRachel Collection: The Meeting of Jacob And Rachel at the Well, 1640-49. Creator

The Meeting of Jacob And Rachel at the Well, 1640-49. Creator
The Meeting of Jacob And Rachel at the Well, 1640-49

Background imageRachel Collection: Jacob Meeting Rachel at the Well, ca 1720. Creator: Le Moyne, Francois (1688-1737)

Jacob Meeting Rachel at the Well, ca 1720. Creator: Le Moyne, Francois (1688-1737)
Jacob Meeting Rachel at the Well, ca 1720. Found in the Collection of Collection Motais de Narbonne

Background imageRachel Collection: Elisa Rachel, 1855. Artist: Geffroy, Edmond Aime Florentin (1804-1895)

Elisa Rachel, 1855. Artist: Geffroy, Edmond Aime Florentin (1804-1895)
Elisa Rachel, 1855. From a private collection

Background imageRachel Collection: The Tomb of Rachel on the Road from Jerusalem to Hebron, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove

The Tomb of Rachel on the Road from Jerusalem to Hebron, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
The Tomb of Rachel on the Road from Jerusalem to Hebron, 1902. The tomb, located at the northern entrance of Bethlehem, is a traditional maqam. Rachels tomb is the third holiest site in Judaism

Background imageRachel Collection: Lady Rachel Douglas-Home by Madame Yevonde

Lady Rachel Douglas-Home by Madame Yevonde
Lady Rachel Douglas-Home (1910-1996) by Madame Yevonde. She had recently become engaged to Lord William Scott, whom she married the following month. Date: 1937

Background imageRachel Collection: Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen, 1899 - 1938. French tennis player

Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen, 1899 - 1938. French tennis player. Seen here playing at Wimbledon in 1919 when she won the title. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Background imageRachel Collection: Life Rose Branch Beetle Bee 1741 oil canvas mounted

Life Rose Branch Beetle Bee 1741 oil canvas mounted
Still Life with Rose Branch, Beetle and Bee, 1741, oil on canvas, mounted on oak, 20 x 24.5 cm, signed and dated on the front edge of the stone plate on the left: Rachel

Background imageRachel Collection: meeting Jacob Rachel well rolling stone two shepherds

meeting Jacob Rachel well rolling stone two shepherds
The meeting of Jacob and Rachel, The meeting of Jacob and Rachel at the well. Jacob, who is rolling a stone from the well with two shepherds, speaks to Rachel




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"Rachel: A Symbol of Strength and Legacy in the Holy Land" In the early 1900s, amidst the captivating landscapes of Palestine, now known as Israel, stands a sacred site - the tomb of Rachel. This historical landmark holds tales that transcend time. One intriguing story involves Lady Willoughby de Broke dressed in a nurse's uniform. Her presence at Rachel's Tomb adds an air of mystery to this already enigmatic place. Another notable visitor was Lady Swaythling, who found solace within these hallowed grounds. The landscape surrounding Jacob and Laban with Laban's Daughters painting from 1654 serves as a backdrop for Rachels Tomb near Bethlehem, and is here where countless pilgrims have sought spiritual enlightenment throughout centuries. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves at Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall) in Wales - birthplace of Bertrand Russell, renowned British philosopher and author. Within its garden lies an artificial cave where Lord and Lady Amberley resided; parents who shaped Russell into the intellectual giant he became. Returning to the Holy Land, we witness both beauty and tragedy unfold simultaneously at Rachel's Tomb while gazing upon Beit Jala in West Bank. The juxtaposition reminds us that life is often filled with joyous moments intertwined with heart-wrenching losses. Amidst these diverse narratives emerges an unexpected artifact - an engraved German artillery shell case from Bezalel School measuring 88 mm. Its presence symbolizes how art can emerge even from times of conflict and turmoil. Ultimately though, it is impossible to discuss Rachel without acknowledging her untimely demise. As history tells us, she met her tragic end too soon but left behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations today. Rachel remains etched in our hearts as a testament to resilience and strength amidst adversity – forever remembered within the depths of her tomb in the Holy Land.