Christ and the Samaritan woman
1848
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1848
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
The painting depicts a serene scene of Christ and the Samaritan woman at a well. Christ, dressed in a pink robe with blue fabric draped over his lap, sits on a stone bench, gesturing with his right hand as he speaks to the woman. The woman, wearing a white headscarf and a dark blue dress with a red sash, stands barefoot, holding a jug in her left hand and looking down at Christ. In the background, a few figures in robes are visible, along with trees and buildings, set against a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere is one of calmness and contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
