Christ and the Woman of Samaria [verso] c. 1600

This anonymous 16th-century etching portrays a scene from the Gospel of John. In the foreground, Christ and the Woman of Samaria are depicted at Jacob's well. The scene takes place in a picturesque landscape with a distant village, suggesting the setting of Samaria. The figures are realistically rendered in a detailed style, with the artist utilizing shading and hatching techniques to create a sense of depth and texture. The etching, likely a devotional work, engages with a prominent biblical narrative, showcasing the moment of Christ's encounter with the Samaritan woman.