Christ and the Woman of Samaria
1585
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ and the Woman of Samaria is a 1585 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a quiet scene by a well. Four people stand or sit near the water, with one person holding a jug. Behind them, a town with towers and spires sits across a wide landscape of trees, fields, and a river. The sky is light, with a small moon or sun visible. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, like the folds in the robes or the bark on the trees. This technique makes the scene look detailed even though it’s just black and white. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints with metal plates.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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