Christus en de Samaritaanse vrouw

About this artwork

Christus rust bij de Jakobsbron. Een Samaritaanse vrouw komt om water te putten en spreekt met Christus. Op de achtergrond een heuvellandschap met een nederzetting.

About the Artist

Agostino Carracci · 1557–1602

Agostino left his profession as a tailor to become an artist. His earliest works were engravings, which was an extremely profitable practice and he was famed for having attained new heights of perfection. He was also a skilled painter and collaborated with his famous relations on various commisions. Comment on works: Religious; Portraits.