Christ and the Woman of Samaria 1585

Editor: This is Adriaen Collaert's "Christ and the Woman of Samaria," an engraving. It’s quite small but the landscape feels vast. What stands out to you? Curator: Collaert presents a radical social encounter. Consider the historical context: Christ, defying societal norms, engages with a Samaritan woman, challenging religious and ethnic prejudices. How does the landscape contribute to this sense of breaking boundaries? Editor: It's like the landscape is a witness to this unconventional meeting, indifferent to social norms. Curator: Precisely. The well becomes a focal point for not just physical, but social and spiritual renewal. It's about access, isn’t it? Who has it, who's denied it. Food for thought. Editor: I hadn't considered the well in that way! Thank you. Curator: My pleasure.