Figure Studies
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
Pierre Mignard I
A luminous 17th-century biblical scene depicting the encounter between Christ and the Woman of Samaria.
Christ and the Samaritan Woman
Alessandro Magnasco
1707 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Baroque painting capturing the dramatic encounter between Christ and the Samaritan woman amidst crumbling classical ruins.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1707, Alessandro Magnasco's 'Christ and the Samaritan Woman' showcases the artist's signature energetic brushwork and theatrical lighting. The scene is set within an evocative landscape of ancient stone arches and a tall palm tree, creating a sense of timeless drama and contemplative depth characteristic of late Italian Baroque art.
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