Christus und die Samariterin

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, um 1470

This is a painting of two figures near a well in a medieval setting. The image portrays a scene with two ornately dressed figures at a well. One figure is filling a vessel with water from the well, while the other gestures with a raised hand. The well is central, with elaborate stonework and an overhead roof made of rounded shingles. The background includes rolling hills, trees, a windmill, and castle-like buildings. The style features intricate patterns and stylized outlines typical of medieval artwork. This painting is reminiscent of a storybook, possibly reflecting the storytelling aspect of stained glass windows. This is in the style of Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datierung
um 1470
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
metalcut, hand-colored in gray and rose on laid paper
Maße
17,6 × 11,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of two figures near a well in a medieval setting. The image portrays a scene with two ornately dressed figures at a well. One figure is filling a vessel with water from the well, while the other gestures with a raised hand. The well is central, with elaborate stonework and an overhead roof made of rounded shingles. The background includes rolling hills, trees, a windmill, and castle-like buildings. The style features intricate patterns and stylized outlines typical of medieval artwork. This painting is reminiscent of a storybook, possibly reflecting the storytelling aspect of stained glass windows. This is in the style of Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480