Who painted The Miracle at the Well?

The Miracle at the Well was painted by Alonso Cano in 1638.

Where can I see The Miracle at the Well?

The Miracle at the Well is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is The Miracle at the Well?

The Miracle at the Well is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of The Miracle at the Well?

Museum-quality prints of The Miracle at the Well are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Miracle at the Well

Alonso Cano , 1638

The Miracle at the Well is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Alonso Cano. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Technique & Style

Alonso Cano's The Miracle at the Well, executed in 1638, is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 216 cm in height and 149 cm in width. As a religious composition, the piece depicts a fountain scene rendered through the handling of oil pigments. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

History & Provenance

It was included in the exhibition "Alonso Cano: Painter, Sculptor, Architect" held at the Museo del Prado from 20 April to 14 July 2019.

The Miracle at the Well is an oil painting on canvas executed by the Spanish artist Alonso Cano in 1638. Created as a religious work, the piece depicts a fountain scene and measures 216 cm in height by 149 cm in width. The painting currently resides in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is held as part of their permanent holdings.

No specific details regarding the original commission or intermediate ownership history prior to its arrival at the museum are provided in the available records.

The Miracle at the Well by Alonso Cano is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, where it is inventoried as P001206.

It was included in the exhibition "Alonso Cano: Painter, Sculptor, Architect" held at the Museo del Prado from 20 April to 14 July 2019.

Overview

Alonso Cano’s 1638 oil painting, titled The Miracle at the Well, is part of the collection at Madrid’s Museo del Prado. The work portrays a biblical scene centered on a stone well, illuminated by a strong contrast of light and shadow that gives the composition a three‑dimensional quality.

Subject & Meaning

At the left edge stands a dark‑clad figure with a halo, directing his gaze toward a gathering of individuals around the well. A mother cradles an infant, another woman reaches into the water, and a dog lies at their feet, suggesting themes of faith, community, and everyday life intertwined with the miraculous.