Christ and the Woman of Samaria
1620
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1620
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting shows a man and a woman in a landscape. The man, on the left, has long hair and a beard, wearing a red robe with a blue cloak. He is looking at the woman, who is sitting on the right with dark hair pulled back, wearing a brown dress with a white and green sleeve. She is holding a rope and a bucket. The scene is set in front of a tree, with a blue sky and clouds in the background. The colors are muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, drawing the viewer's eye to the central scene.