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The Parable of the Good Samaritan: The Robbers Attacking the Travelers
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: The Robbers Attacking the Travelers is a print by the Renaissance artist Heinrich Aldegrever. It dates from 1554 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.759
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: The Robbers Attacking the Travelers is an etching by Heinrich Aldegrever, created in 1554. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a violent scene from the biblical Parable of the Good Samaritan, showing robbers attacking a traveler. The Latin text at the bottom references the biblical story, emphasizing the theme of helping others in need.
Technique & Style
Aldegrever's composition is dense with action, creating a sense of drama and tension. The artist effectively uses the etching technique to convey a chaotic scene, with figures crowded together in a tight space.
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Artist
Heinrich Aldegrever or Aldegraf (1502–1555, 1558 or 1561) was a German painter and engraver. He was one of the "Little Masters", the group of German artists making small old master prints in the generation after Albrecht Dürer.
