The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Sébastien Bourdon

Associated Names
Sébastien Bourdon

Artist, French, 1616 - 1671

The image shows a landscape scene with an elevated perspective. The horizon is in the upper third, with a body of water stretching across it. There are buildings on the shore. Tall trees frame the scene, with detailed brushwork showing leaves and textures. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly sepia tones. In the distance, there are hills and clouds with nuanced shading, creating depth in the landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.79

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 36

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q65366351

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