17th-century Bolognese School, Christ And The Samaritan Woman At The Well, Oil On Canvas

A painting from the Bolognese school of the late 17th centurydepicting Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the well, an episode taken fromthe Gospel of John (4:5–42).
The composition stands out for its balance andrefined spatial composition. The figures occupy almost the entiresurface of the canvas. The well’s parapet forms the focal point of the entirecomposition, organizing the dialogue between Christ and the Samaritan Woman according to arigorous geometric layout.
Christ is depicted seated with an authoritative andserene demeanor; his composed pose and measured gestures recall theBolognese school, while his gaze is directed toward the woman in an intense moment ofspiritual encounter.
The Samaritan woman has a refined profile andcontrolled gestures.The work fully reflects the figurative culture oflate 17th-century Bologna, still deeply marked by the legacy of theCarracci, the idealism of Guido Reni, and the chromatic richness ofGuercino.
The orderly composition, the noble idealization of the faces, thecontrol of the drawing, and the harmony of color attest to a cultured andmeasured style of painting.The painting represents a significant example of theoutput of the late 17th-century Bolognese school, fullyrooted in the great Emilian tradition that exerted a profound influenceon European painting between the 17th and 18th centuries.
Dimensions:
80x60 cm (with frame)
66x47 cm (without frame)

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