Artwork
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: The Robbers Attacking the Travelers
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: The Robbers Attacking the Travelers is a print by the Renaissance artist Heinrich Aldegrever. It dates from 1554 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: The Robbers Attacking the Travelers is an etching by Heinrich Aldegrever, created in 1554. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a violent scene from the biblical Parable of the Good Samaritan, showing robbers attacking a traveler. The Latin text at the bottom references the biblical story, emphasizing the theme of helping others in need.
Technique & Style
Aldegrever's composition is dense with action, creating a sense of drama and tension. The artist effectively uses the etching technique to convey a chaotic scene, with figures crowded together in a tight space.
Artist & collection
Artist
Heinrich Aldegrever or Aldegraf was a German painter and engraver. He was one of the "Little Masters", the group of German artists making small old master prints in the generation after Albrecht Dürer.
