Landscape with the Good Samaritan c. 1837

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps’ *Landscape with the Good Samaritan* (c. 1837) depicts a scene of a biblical parable. The painting utilizes a dramatic landscape as a backdrop for the parable, where the figure of the Good Samaritan, a man on horseback, attends to a wounded man lying on the side of the road. The scene is framed by large, rugged boulders with a winding road leading into the background. The rich colors and detailed brushstrokes convey the artist's masterful technique in depicting the rugged beauty of the landscape. The scene is both poignant and moving, inviting viewers to reflect on the importance of compassion and kindness.