Christus en de Samaritaanse vrouw bij de put

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

Behold *Christus en de Samarita vrouw bij de put*Christ and the Samaritan Woman the Well), a striking etching by the Italian Baroque master Carlo Maratta (1625–1713). This work captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Gospel of John, where Jesus engages the Samaritan woman in conversation at Jacob's well, offering her "living water" as a metaphor for spiritual salvation. Maratta, a leading figure in late 17th-century Roman art, drew inspiration from classical antiquity and the Carracci school, blending dramatic narrative with elegant, idealized figures typical of the Baroque era's emphasis ...