Italian School Artist, Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well, 17th Century, Oil on Canvas

Description

Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a religious subject, Christ … more Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a religious subject, Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus is traveling and decides to stop at a well. A woman of Samaritan origins approaches her and Jesus asks her for a drink. For the Jews, the Samaritans were impure heretics, so they avoided them and did not speak to them. Christ does not care about this tradition and the woman reacts with amazement. Painting of beautiful size and proportion adorned with a 20th century wooden frame, carved, lacquered and gilded (bronze colour, see photo). Painting that develops horizontally, pleasant perspective and brightness of the work characterized by bright colors. Painting that has undergone an intense conservative restoration, relining, replacement of the frame and restoration of color in some places. In good condition with some signs of restoration. Sight size H 63 x W 96 cm. less