Christ and the Samaritan Woman
1700
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1700
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting shows Jesus sitting on a stone wall, wearing a pink shirt and blue robe. He's looking at a woman in a yellow dress, who's standing next to him. There are other people around them, some sitting and some standing. The background has trees, hills, and a cloudy sky. The painting has lots of colors and details. The woman is holding a jug, and there's a well behind them. Jesus is pointing to something, and the woman is looking at him. The other people seem to be watching them too. This painting reminds me of Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari's other works.