Italian school (XVIII) - Samaritana al Pozzo
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Samaritana al Pozzo, an 18th‑century oil painting on canvas from Italy by Scuola italiana, depicting Christ and the Samaritan woman, measuring 150 cm by 106 cm, in good condition, unsigned, sold with a wooden gold frame.
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Oil painting on canvas depicting the famous biblical episode of Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well (Gospel of John 4:1-42). The scene shows Christ, recognizable by his red robe and dark mantle, in the act of dialoguing with the Samaritan woman, depicted as bending over the well with one hand immersed in the water and her gaze directed toward him. Beside the well is placed a jar, an iconographic element that recalls the biblical tale and the theme of water as a symbol of salvation and eternal life.
The setting is outdoors, immersed in a landscape characterized by dense vegetation and a sky crossed by large masses of clouds that confer depth and luministic intensity to the composition. The scene is built according to a balanced dialogue of gestures and gazes between the two protagonists, emphasizing the moment of encounter and spiritual confrontation.
The work presents stylistic characteristics reminiscent of Baroque painting, with a marked use of chiaroscuro, a palette of warm tones, and particular attention to the psychological rendition of the characters. It is housed within a gilded wooden frame of classical taste.
Canvas 93x122
The frame visible in the photo is included as a courtesy and does not constitute an integral part of the work.
Any damage to the frame will not be a valid motive for claims or cancellations
Oil painting on canvas depicting the famous biblical episode of Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well (Gospel of John 4:1-42). The scene shows Christ, recognizable by his red robe and dark mantle, in the act of dialoguing with the Samaritan woman, depicted as bending over the well with one hand immersed in the water and her gaze directed toward him. Beside the well is placed a jar, an iconographic element that recalls the biblical tale and the theme of water as a symbol of salvation and eternal life.
The setting is outdoors, immersed in a landscape characterized by dense vegetation and a sky crossed by large masses of clouds that confer depth and luministic intensity to the composition. The scene is built according to a balanced dialogue of gestures and gazes between the two protagonists, emphasizing the moment of encounter and spiritual confrontation.
The work presents stylistic characteristics reminiscent of Baroque painting, with a marked use of chiaroscuro, a palette of warm tones, and particular attention to the psychological rendition of the characters. It is housed within a gilded wooden frame of classical taste.
Canvas 93x122
The frame visible in the photo is included as a courtesy and does not constitute an integral part of the work.
Any damage to the frame will not be a valid motive for claims or cancellations
Details
Artist
Italian school (XVIII)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Samaritana al Pozzo
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
150 cm
Width
106 cm
Depiction/theme
Religion
Period
18th century
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