1707
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Christ and the Samaritan Woman is a 1707 oil by Alessandro Magnasco, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with two main figures: a woman and a man. The woman is dressed in a blue top and brown skirt, while the man wears a white shirt and brown pants. They are situated in front of a well, with the woman holding a rope attached to a bucket. The background features a stone archway and a distant landscape. In the foreground, the well and the figures are prominently displayed, drawing the viewer's attention. The use of earthy tones such as brown and beige creates a sense of warmth and coziness. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the scene. This painting is a great example of Alessandro Magnasco's work.
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.
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