Artwork
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
Christ and the Woman of Samaria is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Guercino. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the Kimbell Art Museum.
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Overview
Christ and the Woman of Samaria is a 1619 oil painting by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino, an artist from Cento known for his naturalistic style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from the Gospel of John, where Christ converses with a Samaritan woman at a well, conveying a moment of quiet contemplation and peaceful dialogue.
Technique & Style
Guercino's early style is characterized by dynamic composition and expressive figures, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro, which creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting.
Context
As an early Baroque Italian religious painting, Christ and the Woman of Samaria reflects the artistic trends of its time, with its emphasis on naturalism and dramatic lighting.
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Artist
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (8 February 1591 – 22 December 1666), better known as (il) Guercino (Italian pronunciation: ), was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Cento in the Emilia region, who was active in Rome and Bologna.
