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Christ and the Woman of Samaria

Léonard Gaultier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring figures and a scene set in an ancient landscape. The image portrays a gathering of individuals around a table and a well, with an architectural backdrop. In the foreground, three figures are sitting around a table under a tree, another figure stands nearby gesturing towards them and the well. In the background, a fortified city with buildings and towers is visible. Detailed linework is used to create texture across the landscape and architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1576/1580
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2788 × 3016 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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