This stained glass representation of Rachel is by Edward Burne-Jones and dates from 1878. The glass is in the south chancel window of St Etheldreda and St Wilfrid Guilsborough Northamptonshire.
Rachel Theme Pages
The beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin, Rachel is remembered for her beauty and her long struggle with barrenness. Her deep love for Jacob and eventual motherhood made her a symbol of devotion and perseverance. She is revered as one of the matriarchs of Israel in the Book of Genesis.
