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Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures in conversation within ancient architectural ruins. The left figure is seated on a stone structure with long hair and a beard, wearing a flowing garment and gesturing with their hands. The right figure is standing and leaning over an architectural edge, holding a jug. The background features more ruins and a group of people observing the interaction. The image is in monochrome with detailed etching.

Artwork Details

Date
1634
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3457 × 3969 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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