Who painted Christus und die Samariterin?

Christus und die Samariterin was painted by Nicolas Bertin in 1701.

Where can I see Christus und die Samariterin?

Christus und die Samariterin is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Christus und die Samariterin?

Christus und die Samariterin is associated with French Classical Baroque.

Artwork

Christus und die Samariterin

Nicolas Bertin , 1701

Christus und die Samariterin is an unspecified painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Nicolas Bertin. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1701 by French painter Nicolas Bertin, this religious canvas titled “Christus und die Samariterin” is part of the collection of Munich’s Alte Pinakothek. The work presents a quiet encounter set within a muted landscape, rendered in a limited palette of greys and soft shadows that emphasize the figures’ interaction.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts the biblical episode of Christ speaking with the Samaritan woman at the well. The male figure, identified as Christ, is seated on the left in a dark robe, while the woman stands opposite him in a light dress, holding a vase and extending her hand toward him, suggesting the exchange of spiritual insight.

Technique & Style

Bertin employs chiaroscuro to model the forms, using contrasting light and dark to give the figures a three‑dimensional presence against the cloudy sky and distant trees. The restrained colour scheme of greys and muted tones creates a contemplative atmosphere, while the subtle gradations of shadow enhance depth within the landscape.

History & Provenance

Since its completion in the early eighteenth century, the painting has remained in public ownership, eventually entering the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings. The museum’s acquisition records place the work among its Baroque religious paintings, where it is displayed alongside other French works of the period.