The Good Samaritan by Augustin Théodule Ribot. A dramatic chiaroscuro painting of a bearded man tending to a wounded figure on the ground, assisted by a young onlooker.

The Good Samaritan

Augustin Théodule Ribot

1850 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An atmospheric 19th-century masterpiece capturing a moment of profound compassion through intense light and shadow.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted by Augustin Théodule Ribot around 1850, this powerful rendition of the Good Samaritan parable is a masterclass in Tenebrism. The composition utilizes deep, brooding shadows to emphasize the luminous figure of the wounded man, creating a sense of dramatic intimacy that commands attention on any wall.

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