Artwork
The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Daniel Bretschneider the Younger. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
The Good Samaritan is a 1635 painting by Daniel Bretschneider the Younger, held at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a forest scene where a man in a red coat tends to an injured person, accompanied by a dog. The narrative likely references the parable of the Good Samaritan, conveying a message of compassion and aid.
Technique & Style
Bretschneider's work features a mix of bright colors and shadows, creating visual contrast. The composition includes a winding path, trees, and a distant village, showcasing the artist's ability to balance foreground and background elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Bretschneider the Younger
Daniel Bretschneider the Younger painted biblical scenes and landscapes in mid-17th-century Germany.
