Artwork
Cristos de vorbă cu Nicodim ; pandant: Cristos și samariteana
Cristos de vorbă cu Nicodim ; pandant: Cristos și samariteana is a print by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum. The work depicts two figures seated at a low table within a dimly lit interior.
About this work
Overview
The work depicts two figures seated at a low table within a dimly lit interior. The figure on the left is dressed in a red robe with a white cloth draped over the shoulder, while the figure on the right wears a brown robe and a white head covering. A small open book lies between them, and a single hanging lamp provides a warm glow that illuminates the scene.
Subject & Meaning
The composition suggests a dialogue or instruction, with both participants focused on the text. The presence of the book and the attentive posture of the figures imply a teaching moment, possibly referencing a religious or moral conversation, as indicated by the title’s reference to a Christ speaking with Nicodemus and the Samaritan.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, contrasting deep shadows with a soft, localized light from the lamp to model the forms. Muted earth tones dominate the background, while the red and brown garments provide subtle color variation. The overall effect is a restrained palette that emphasizes the intimate atmosphere of the encounter.
History & Provenance
The piece is catalogued as an image, though specific details about its creation date, artist, or ownership history are not provided in the available documentation.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
