Rebecca at the Well, by Guercino 

This print of Guercino’s “Rebecca at the Well” was made by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an Italian artist known for his etchings of Rome, in the 18th century. Piranesi was not simply reproducing an image, but also giving it new life and meaning. He was part of a larger movement of artists and intellectuals who were interested in classical antiquity and sought to revive its values in their own time. But he also lived during the Enlightenment, when new ideas about reason and progress were challenging traditional forms of authority. In this context, his prints can be seen as a way of engaging with the past in order to shape the present. By representing classical subjects in a new way, Piranesi was helping to create a sense of shared cultural heritage that could unite people across national boundaries. To gain a deeper understanding of Piranesi's work, it’s useful to consult prints and drawings collections and libraries. Art is always contingent on the social and institutional contexts in which it is made.