Christ and the Woman of Samaria

Francesco Denanto after Girolamo Pennacchi

Associated Names
Francesco Denanto

Artist, Italian, active c. 1532

Girolamo da Treviso II

Artist After, Italian, 1497 - 1544

This is a drawing of two figures at a well with a medieval town in the background. The illustration shows two figures at a well in a pastoral setting. One figure is standing and holding a bucket, and the other is seated, leaning on the well with a contemplative expression. In the background, there is a medieval town with towers and buildings against a mountainous landscape. The sky features stylized clouds, and a tree frames the right side of the image with its branches reaching over the scene. The composition uses lines and shading to create depth and texture, in a style typical of historical illustrations meant for storytelling or conveying allegorical themes.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1956

  • Renaissance to Roccoco: A Loan Exhibition of Italian Engravings and Woodcuts, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1956, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q65072223

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