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Well Shaft Collection

In the depths of despair, Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Liskeard, near, St Cleer, Well and Cross (litho)

Liskeard, near, St Cleer, Well and Cross (litho)
8633486 Liskeard, near, St Cleer, Well and Cross (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liskeard, near, St Cleer, Well and Cross)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630743 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: The Woman at the Well of Samaria, John iv, 6, 7 (colour litho)

The Woman at the Well of Samaria, John iv, 6, 7 (colour litho)
8645994 The Woman at the Well of Samaria, John iv, 6, 7 (colour litho) by Pratt, William (1854-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Woman at the Well of Samaria, John iv, 6, 7)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Virginia, Cavan (b/w photo)

Virginia, Cavan (b/w photo)
8652393 Virginia, Cavan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Virginia, Cavan)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: A Well in the Desert (engraving)

A Well in the Desert (engraving)
8649869 A Well in the Desert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Well in the Desert)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: At the Spring of Vesta (litho)

At the Spring of Vesta (litho)
8663763 At the Spring of Vesta (litho) by Forti, Ettore (1850-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Spring of Vesta)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Well and Chapel of Holywell (engraving)

Well and Chapel of Holywell (engraving)
8663225 Well and Chapel of Holywell (engraving) by Rimmer, Alfred (1829-1893); Private Collection; (add.info.: Well and Chapel of Holywell)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638783 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Municipal Punishments of the Middle Ages (engraving)

Municipal Punishments of the Middle Ages (engraving)
8627578 Municipal Punishments of the Middle Ages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Municipal Punishments of the Middle Ages)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: I for Italian (chromolitho)

I for Italian (chromolitho)
8677323 I for Italian (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: I for Italian. Woman in traditional Italian costume drawing water from a well)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Alpheiu and Arethusa, 17th century (engraving)

Alpheiu and Arethusa, 17th century (engraving)
3480515 Alpheiu and Arethusa, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Alpheiu and Arethusa. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: United States of America (1880). Oil well (derrick), Triumph Mountain, Pennsylvania

United States of America (1880). Oil well (derrick), Triumph Mountain, Pennsylvania. Engraving, 19th century
AIS5342760 United States of America (1880). Oil well (derrick), Triumph Mountain, Pennsylvania. Engraving, 19th century.; © Iberfoto

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Letters S, T: Bucket, Top, c.1920 (print)

Letters S, T: Bucket, Top, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206028 Letters S, T: Bucket, Top, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Letters S, T and U: Bucket, Top and Urn, c.1920 (print)

Letters S, T and U: Bucket, Top and Urn, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206024 Letters S, T and U: Bucket, Top and Urn, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Story of the life of Moses. Detail of the rope and pulley of the well

Story of the life of Moses. Detail of the rope and pulley of the well. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi
BEN5471136 Story of the life of Moses. Detail of the rope and pulley of the well. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi known as Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). Fresco, 1481

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: A rest by the well (engraving)

A rest by the well (engraving)
8658524 A rest by the well (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rest by the well)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630745 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: At a Garden Party (litho)

At a Garden Party (litho)
8663014 At a Garden Party (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: At a Garden Party. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration)

The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration)
8822190 The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Superstitions of the month - 1st May (litho)

Superstitions of the month - 1st May (litho)
8673377 Superstitions of the month - 1st May (litho) by James, Gilbert (1865-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Superstitions of the month - 1st May)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Busy little people (colour litho)

Busy little people (colour litho)
8652466 Busy little people (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Busy little people)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: High caste Brahmin women drawing water from a well in India, 1828

High caste Brahmin women drawing water from a well in India, 1828
3480352 High caste Brahmin women drawing water from a well in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of high caste Brahmin women drawing water from a well in India)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638753 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630727 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Well at Regensburg, 15th Century (engraving)

Well at Regensburg, 15th Century (engraving)
8664857 Well at Regensburg, 15th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Well at Regensburg, 15th Century)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: At the Well (engraving)

At the Well (engraving)
8665225 At the Well (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Well. Illustration for The Children's Treasury of Pictures and Stories (Thomas Nelson)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Jesus and the Woman Of Samaria (colour litho)

Jesus and the Woman Of Samaria (colour litho)
8667597 Jesus and the Woman Of Samaria (colour litho) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus and the Woman Of Samaria)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 ()

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 10: a prince in arms prays
7242668 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 10: a prince in arms prays, another child is lying on the ground (a dead child is lying on the ground)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 14: in the street

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 14: in the street
7242672 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 14: in the street, a little girl coming out of a well, supported by women; St

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: 'I knew him well, and every truant knew' (colour litho)

"I knew him well, and every truant knew" (colour litho)
8631990 "I knew him well, and every truant knew" (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I knew him well)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: 'And is that just some of our own AA stuff as well?' (litho)

"And is that just some of our own AA stuff as well?" (litho)
8630547 "And is that just some of our own AA stuff as well?" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Jacob sees Rachel at the well (colour litho)

Jacob sees Rachel at the well (colour litho)
8635638 Jacob sees Rachel at the well (colour litho) by Tillack, Johannes Adolf (1861-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob sees Rachel at the well, Genesis 29:10. Old Testament Pictures)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)

Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)
8642879 Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young ones got on fast and well)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Holy Land: Evening at the well (colour litho)

Holy Land: Evening at the well (colour litho)
8642369 Holy Land: Evening at the well (colour litho) by Clark, James (1858-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening at the well)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: The Story of the Well (engraving)

The Story of the Well (engraving)
8642797 The Story of the Well (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of the Well. Illustration for The Quiver (1889).); © Look and Learn

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: The Golden Legend: Mary at the well (colour litho)

The Golden Legend: Mary at the well (colour litho)
8648810 The Golden Legend: Mary at the well (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary at the well)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Jacob and Rachel at the Well, Genesis, XXIX, 10, 11 (coloured engraving)

Jacob and Rachel at the Well, Genesis, XXIX, 10, 11 (coloured engraving)
8649890 Jacob and Rachel at the Well, Genesis, XXIX, 10, 11 (coloured engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob and Rachel at the Well)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Well at the Side of a Road, 1860s (oil on fabric)

Well at the Side of a Road, 1860s (oil on fabric)
XOS5879704 Well at the Side of a Road, 1860s (oil on fabric) by Appian, Adolphe (1818-98); 28.2x45 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Adolphe Appian)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: And the Goose, Well (litho)

And the Goose, Well (litho)
8670643 And the Goose, Well (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: And the Goose, Well)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Jesus and the Samaritan, c.1722 (oil on canvas)

Jesus and the Samaritan, c.1722 (oil on canvas)
8678360 Jesus and the Samaritan, c.1722 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giuseppe (1688-1766); Pio Istituto Martinez, Genova, Italy; (add.info.: Painting by Giuseppe Castiglione); Luisa Ricciarini

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Broken Pot, c.1895 (oil on canvas)

Broken Pot, c.1895 (oil on canvas)
8615150 Broken Pot, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Suthers, Leghe (1856-1924); 81x102 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: By John Lees Suthers/J)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Zuni Sacred Spring, 1856 (lithograph)

Zuni Sacred Spring, 1856 (lithograph)
3672265 Zuni Sacred Spring, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Fetching Water From The Well, c.1770-1959 (print)

Fetching Water From The Well, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673824 Fetching Water From The Well, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Pond & Co. (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Beyond the Farm, 1903 (w/c on canvas)

Beyond the Farm, 1903 (w/c on canvas)
8610313 Beyond the Farm, 1903 (w/c on canvas) by Almqvist, Ester (1869-1934); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Painting by Ester Almqvist)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: The Little Garden of Paradise, c.1410-20 (mixed media on oak)

The Little Garden of Paradise, c.1410-20 (mixed media on oak)
7443779 The Little Garden of Paradise, c.1410-20 (mixed media on oak) by Upper Rheinish Master (fl.c.1410-35); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Upper Rhenish Master)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: 3671324

3671324

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: Tea canister, 1768-1769 (silver)

Tea canister, 1768-1769 (silver)
7394049 Tea canister, 1768-1769 (silver) by British School, (18th Century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Associated person(s)

Background imageWell Shaft Collection: The Trough (oil on canvas)

The Trough (oil on canvas)
885751 The Trough (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: by Filippo Palizzi)



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In the depths of despair, Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. The vibrant colors of the lithograph bring this biblical tale to life, reminding us of the hardships faced by many throughout history. A silver tea canister from the late 18th century stands as a testament to craftsmanship and elegance. Its intricate design reflects a time when tea was cherished and stored with care. "The Trough" captures a serene moment in nature, where animals gather around a well for refreshment. The oil painting reminds us of our interconnectedness with all living beings and the importance of sustenance. With natural pigments on paper, an artist depicts a priest freeing a monkey, snake, and tiger from a well. This symbolic artwork speaks to liberation and compassion towards all creatures who may find themselves trapped or oppressed. Rebecca and Eliezer's encounter at the well is immortalized in this 17th-century oil painting. Their meeting signifies destiny intertwining lives through chance encounters—a reminder that every interaction holds potential significance. "Roman Woman by the Well" portrays an elegant figure drawing water against an idyllic backdrop. This masterpiece transports viewers to ancient times while showcasing timeless themes of femininity, beauty, and daily rituals. Two depictions titled "Christ and the Samaritan woman" capture different moments in time but share profound spiritual undertones. These paintings explore themes of redemption, acceptance across social boundaries, and finding solace in unexpected places. The brush strokes on "The Jealous Fool" convey raw emotion as it tells its own story through Indian ink on paper. This piece serves as a cautionary tale about envy's destructive power—an ever-relevant lesson for humanity. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries—whether depicting biblical narratives or everyday scenes—we are reminded that wells hold more than just water; they symbolize connection, transformational encounters, liberation from oppression or jealousy—the essence of what it means to be human.