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Samarian Woman at the Well

Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a woman who is seated, slightly turned to the side with her head tilted upwards, gazing upward to the left. Her facial features include large eyes, a straight nose, and delicate lips. She has wavy hair that is mostly covered by a large turban or headwrap. The woman is wearing an elaborate dress with full sleeves and a draped, textured look. She has a necklace of round beads and a bracelet around her wrist. One hand supports a large, ornate jug that is decorated with a face and intricate patterns. The background illustrates a natural landscape with rolling hills and a tree on the left side, with some figures and animals visible in the distance on the right. The setting has a softened, etched quality, typical of historical artwork.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3461 × 4708 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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