The Good Samaritan
1558
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Hanns Lautensack
Hanns Lautensack (sometimes erroneously referred to as Hans Sebald Lautensack) (1524 – c.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Good Samaritan is a 1558 ink by Hanns Lautensack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dense forest with twisted trees and tangled roots. In the center, a man lies injured on the ground while another person bends over him, likely helping. The background has a distant town with spires and a river winding through the scene. Shadows and light create depth, making the trees look rough and gnarled. The artist packed a lot into small details—notice the tiny figures scattered around, almost hidden in the forest. This was made as a single print, not painted on canvas. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made intricate prints.
Hanns Lautensack (sometimes erroneously referred to as Hans Sebald Lautensack) (1524 – c.
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