Figure Studies
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 17th-century oil painting depicting the biblical encounter between Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well.
Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
1818 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous and classic biblical scene depicting Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1818 by the Austrian master Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, this work captures the encounter between Christ and the Samaritan woman with remarkable clarity and soft, natural light. The composition is expertly balanced, anchoring the figures' vibrant blue and ochre robes against a serene, rolling landscape background.
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