Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins
1634
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man and woman standing near crumbling stone walls. The woman, dressed in flowing robes, points upward while the man sits, leaning on a staff. Behind them, a half-collapsed building and a few small figures crouch in the distance. Notice how the artist uses deep shadows and light to create drama—even in a sketch. This is a common trick in old Dutch art. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this works in other paintings.
