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Den barmhjertige samaritan, by Unknown, 1917

Den barmhjertige samaritan

Unknown

1917

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Den barmhjertige samaritan is a 1917 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1917
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a scene from a story, with a man lying on the ground and another man bending over him. The man on the ground is wearing a white robe, while the other man is dressed in dark clothing. In the background, there are trees and hills, and a horse can be seen in the distance. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, highlighting the contrast between light and dark.

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