Figure Studies
Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
A luminous and classic biblical scene depicting Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well.
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
William Hamilton
1792 · Medium Not Listed
A classic 18th-century depiction of the biblical encounter between Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with crisp neutral depth — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Blue-green
About the piece
Painted in 1792 by British artist William Hamilton, this work illustrates the New Testament scene where Jesus converses with a Samaritan woman at a well. The composition features a rich, earthy palette and sophisticated use of light, set against a sweeping landscape that adds a sense of timeless narrative to the encounter.
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