The Good Samaritan
1833
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
1833
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
This painting depicts a scene of a man tending to another man's wounds. The injured man sits on the ground, wrapped in a white cloth, while the other man kneels beside him, holding a cloth to his head. In the background, a donkey stands near a tree, and a distant landscape unfolds with rolling hills and mountains. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of warmth and intimacy in the scene. The injured man's face is pale, while the other man's robes are a deep blue, contrasting with the earthy tones of the landscape. The painting invites the viewer to reflect on the story of the Good Samaritan, and the artist's skillful use of color and composition brings this biblical parable to life. For more on the artist behind this work, explore Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (German, 1794–1872).
