The Samaritan Finding the Man, from Landscapes with the Story of the Good Samaritan

Art Historical Context

In the early 17th century, engraver Simon Frisius crafted *The Samaritan Finding the Man a poignant etching from his series *Landscapes with the Story of Good Samaritan*. This scene captures a key moment from the New Testament parable in Luke , where a compassionate Samaritan discovers a traveler beaten and abandoned by robbers along a roadside. Frisius's composition blends dramatic narrative with expansive landscapes, reflecting the Northern European tradition of embedding moral lessons within naturalistic settings—a hallmark of the emerging Dutch Golden Age. Etched on delicate ivory laid pa...