Who painted Christ and the Woman of Samaria?

Christ and the Woman of Samaria was painted by German 15th Century in 1450.

Where can I see Christ and the Woman of Samaria?

Christ and the Woman of Samaria is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ and the Woman of Samaria?

Christ and the Woman of Samaria is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ and the Woman of Samaria

German 15th Century , 1450

Christ and the Woman of Samaria is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ and the Woman of Samaria is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a scene with three figures at a well.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a meeting between Christ and the Samaritan woman at a well, as suggested by the biblical reference implied by the setting and the figures' actions. The woman is likely the figure with a jug, while Christ and possibly a disciple are dressed in red robes.

Technique & Style

The print is created using the woodcut technique, where the design is carved into a wood block, then hand-colored in red lake, green, tan, blue, and yellow. The resulting image features bold lines and flat colors, characteristic of this relief printing method.