Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well

Giovanni della Robbia

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a relief sculpture titled "Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well". The scene is set within an arched frame with a decorative border. Christ sits on the left, wearing a long robe, with his right hand resting on his knee and his left hand on his chest. The Samaritan woman stands to the right of Christ, wearing a long dress and holding a jug. In the background, a cityscape is visible, with a group of people standing on a hill. The sculpture features a color palette of browns, tans, and grays, with some blue and red accents. The relief is highly detailed, with intricate textures and folds in the clothing. The figures are arranged in a composition that draws the viewer's eye to the interaction between Christ and the Samaritan woman. The overall style of the sculpture appears to be Renaissance or early Christian art. The relief sculpture presents a biblical scene in a classic and detailed manner.