Den barmhjertige samaritan betaler værten 1810 - 1873

"Den barmhjertige samaritan betaler værten" (The Good Samaritan Pays the Innkeeper) is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, dating back to the mid-19th century. The artwork depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan, where a man is shown handing money to the innkeeper, who is tending to a wounded traveler. This drawing, part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, showcases Marstrand's mastery of detail and his ability to capture the emotions of his subjects. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the visual narrative of the story.