Christus en de Samaritaanse vrouw 1655 - 1700

"Christus en de Samaritaanse vrouw" (Christ and the Samaritan Woman) is an etching by Jan van Somer, created sometime between 1655 and 1700. The piece depicts a scene from the Bible in which Jesus encounters a woman at a well, teaching her about the "living water" of faith. Van Somer's etching employs chiaroscuro, a technique of strong contrasts between light and dark, to create dramatic depth and to highlight the spiritual significance of the encounter. The composition is simple, focused on the figures of Christ and the woman, showcasing the intimacy of their conversation.