Kristus og den kanæiske kvinde. 1596 - 1630

"Kristus og den kanæiske kvinde" is a drawing on paper by Hermann Weyer, a Danish artist who lived from 1596 to 1621. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a scene from the Bible in which a woman, kneeling at the feet of Jesus, begs him to heal her sick daughter. The drawing was completed between 1596 and 1630 and measures 310 mm by 391 mm. Weyer’s drawing captures the dramatic moment with a striking use of light and shadow, adding depth and emotion to the scene.