1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Samaritan Takes the Man to an Inn is a 1644 ink by Sébastien Bourdon, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a quiet scene by a rocky riverbank. On the left, two people stand near a ledge, one pointing toward a group of three men carrying a fourth on a stretcher. The background has trees, a crumbling wall, and distant hills under a cloudy sky. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the rocks and clothing. The scene looks like a moment from a story, with clear roles for each person. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation: ; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.
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