The Good Samaritan 1633 - 1683

Salomon Savery’s etching, "The Good Samaritan" (1633-1683), depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. The composition features a man on a horse, with a helper leading the animal, ascending a staircase leading to an inn. This etching captures the moment of aid being offered to a wounded traveler, emphasizing the theme of compassion and empathy. This print is part of a series of illustrations for the "Parables of Jesus" and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.