1560
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Good Samaritan is a 1560 oil by Jacopo Bassano, a Mannerism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a scene of two men, one helping the other. The man on the left is dressed in red, while the man on the right is naked and bandaged. The background is dark, with a faint landscape visible. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the painting, including the textures of the men's clothing and skin. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The painting's dramatic lighting and emotive subject matter make it a powerful work. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jacopo Bassano was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school. He was born and died in Bassano del Grappa, and took the village as his surname. Having trained in the workshop of his father, Francesco the…
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