Gesprek met de Samaritaanse vrouw 1785

"Gesprek met de Samaritaanse vrouw" (Conversation with the Samaritan woman), created in 1785 by German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, depicts a scene from the Gospel of John in which Jesus speaks with a woman at a well. The etching, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a small and intimate work that captures the moment between Jesus and the woman. The composition is simple, emphasizing the dialogue between the two figures, and the use of light and shadow enhances the emotional intensity of the scene. The etching is a powerful example of Chodowiecki's skill in conveying narrative and emotion in a small format.