The Good Samaritan by Vincent van Gogh. A man in golden-yellow robes lifts a wounded traveler onto a horse against a backdrop of swirling blue and ochre hills.

The Good Samaritan

Vincent van Gogh

1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A powerful depiction of compassion, rendered in Vincent van Gogh's signature swirling brushwork and luminous yellow and blue tones.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Aged gold, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1890 while at Saint-Rémy, this work shows Vincent van Gogh's intense emotional engagement with the biblical parable. The composition features bold, rhythmic brushstrokes and a vibrant palette of warm ochres and deep blues, characteristic of his mature Post-Impressionist style.

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