Artwork
Christus und die Samariterin
Christus und die Samariterin is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Palma il Giovane. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Christus und die Samariterin is a 1594 painting by Palma il Giovane, a Venetian artist known for continuing Tintoretto's style. The work is part of the Mannerist movement and is now held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene: Christ conversing with the Samaritan woman at a well. The figures are set against a serene landscape of trees and a cloudy sky, with a dog adding a sense of life to the foreground.
Technique & Style
The painting features gentle colors and soft brushstrokes, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique characteristic of Palma il Giovane's work, adds depth to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Iacopo Negretti (1548/50 – 14 October 1628), best known as Jacopo or Giacomo Palma il Giovane or simply Palma Giovane ('Young Palma'), was an Italian painter from Venice and a notable exponent of the Venetian school.
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