The Good Samaritan by Francis Hayman. A man in a red cap tends to a wounded, semi-nude man lying on the ground beneath a large tree, while a donkey stands in the background.

The Good Samaritan

Francis Hayman

1751 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A poignant 18th-century depiction of the parable of the Good Samaritan by Francis Hayman.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

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Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1751, this oil on canvas by British artist Francis Hayman captures the compassionate climax of the biblical parable. The composition employs dramatic lighting to highlight the act of mercy in the foreground, set against a dark, atmospheric landscape that emphasizes the vulnerability of the traveler.

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