Christ and the Woman of Samaria

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, c. 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.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
c. 1470
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in gray and rose on laid paper
Dimensions
17.6 × 11.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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