The Good Samaritan
1765
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1765
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. In the foreground, a man lies injured on the ground, while another man kneels beside him, tending to his wounds. A horse stands nearby, and a figure in the distance appears to be watching the scene unfold. The painting features muted colors, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the scene a sense of movement and energy. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds depth and emotion to the scene.
