Christ and the Woman of Samaria 1472 - 1553

This woodcut, "Christ and the Woman of Samaria," created by Lucas Cranach the Elder between 1472 and 1553, depicts a scene from the Gospel of John. Christ is shown speaking with the Samaritan woman at a well, the inscription "LVC" above signifying the Gospel of Luke. Cranach's detailed and expressive lines capture the solemnity of the scene, with a distant cityscape in the background adding to the narrative's depth. The artwork's focus on religious themes reflects the prevalent interest in biblical subjects during the Renaissance era, making it a notable piece within the history of religious art.