Person

Name: Rachele

Alternate Name: Rachel

Source: biblical

Gender: female

Description: Second wife of Jacob, Rachel is widely recognized as a symbol of the contemplative life. Her sister Leah, Jacob's first wife, symbolizes the active life.

Associated Location: Limbo

Images:

Priamo della Quercia

Yates Thompson 36, Leah

Rossetti, Dante Gabriele

Rossetti, Leah and Rachel