Kristus og den samaritanske kvinde ved brønden 1686 - 1738

Hendrik Krock created this red chalk drawing, "Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well," during the late 17th to early 18th century. As a court painter during the Baroque period, Krock would have been deeply familiar with religious and mythological subjects. Here, we see Christ seated at a well, engaging with a woman from Samaria, a marginalized group in that era. This encounter challenges social norms, as Jesus, a Jew, speaks openly with a Samaritan woman, defying expectations and inviting us to reflect on the barriers of gender, class, and ethnicity. In Krock’s time, images like this would encourage viewers to consider their own biases and the importance of empathy towards those deemed ‘other’. Note the intimacy of the exchange, underscored by the serene landscape and the figures’ gentle gestures. Krock invites us to contemplate the power of dialogue in overcoming historical divides, reminding us that even in the face of deeply entrenched prejudice, genuine connection is possible.