Christ and the Woman of Samaria

1521/1523

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

The image shows two people by a well. One person, seated at the well, has long hair and a detailed halo above their head. They wear a long robe and are pointing with one hand. The other person is standing and holding a jug attached to a rope leading to the well. The background includes buildings and hills. The scene is depicted in an engraved style with strong lines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5698

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 280

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1983

  • Jacobowitz/Stepanek 1983, p.213, 82a.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65023528

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