Artwork
Christ and the Samaritan Woman
Christ and the Samaritan Woman is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Alessandro Magnasco. It dates from 1707 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Overview
Christ and the Samaritan Woman is a 1707 oil painting by Alessandro Magnasco, a late-Baroque Italian artist. The work depicts a pivotal religious encounter.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the biblical scene of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan Woman at a well, conveying a moment of spiritual significance through the interaction between the two central figures.
Technique & Style
Magnasco employed swift brushstrokes and dynamic chiaroscuro, emphasizing contrasts between light and dark to add depth. Earthy tones (browns, beiges) dominate, creating warmth, while the composition's focus on the well and figures draws the viewer in.
History & Provenance
Created in 1707, the painting is part of the late Baroque Italian movement. It is currently housed in the J. Paul Getty Museum collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro Magnasco (February 4, 1667 – March 12, 1749), also known as il Lissandrino, was an Italian late-Baroque painter active mostly in Milan and Genoa.
