Figure Studies
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Unknown Artist
An expressive 17th-century depiction of the biblical parable, characterized by dynamic brushwork and atmospheric drama.
The Good Samaritan
Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
1833 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1833 painting by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld depicts the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan with luminous colors and meticulous detail.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1833, this oil on canvas by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld is a masterpiece of the Nazarene movement. It illustrates the moment of compassion from the biblical parable, characterized by precise linear drawing and a bold, primary color palette. The figures are set against a meticulously rendered landscape that recedes into a distant, sunlit horizon, demonstrating the artist's commitment to both narrative clarity and classical beauty.
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