Boaz pouring Six Measures of Barley into Ruth's veil

The widow Ruth receives 6 measures of barley from Boaz, a rich farmer remotely related to Ruth's mother-in-law Naomi. Ruth was collecting ears of corn on Boaz's field. Boaz had heard that Ruth had looked after Naomi quite unselfishly, and he thought she deserved a good turn.

The two faces show strong affection: Ruth is grateful for the barley and Boaz is happy to help the woman about whom he had heard so many good things.