Christ and the Woman of Samaria

The painting Christ and the Woman of Samaria is a 1525 painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum. The artwork measures 0.452 meters in width and 0.655 meters in height.

The painting depicts the biblical scene where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. The scene is set in a lush landscape with a town perched atop a rocky hill in the background. Jesus, with a halo, is seated to the left of the well, engaging in conversation with the woman who is drawing water. Four other figures, presumably disciples, stand behind Jesus, observing the interaction. The woman is dressed in a vibrant orange dress while Jesus wears a rich red robe. The use of bright colors and the detailed landscape are characteristic of Cranach's style.