Who painted The Good Samaritan?

The Good Samaritan was painted by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps in 1842.

Where can I see The Good Samaritan?

The Good Samaritan is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Good Samaritan?

The Good Samaritan is associated with French Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of The Good Samaritan?

Museum-quality prints of The Good Samaritan are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Good Samaritan

Alexandre Gabriel Decamps , 1842

The Good Samaritan is an unspecified painting by the French Romanticist artist Alexandre Gabriel Decamps. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1980.253
Credit line: Bequest of Noah L. Butkin

About this work

Overview

The Good Samaritan is a painting by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, created around 1842. It is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from the parable of the Good Samaritan, showing a wounded man being tended to by another, with a horse nearby. The background features trees, a stone structure, and figures, set against a cloudy blue sky.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by muted colors, with browns, greens, and blues dominating the palette. The scene is set in a rocky, hilly landscape with some greenery, and is executed in a style associated with the Romanticism movement, known for its emphasis on dramatic and emotive scenes.