895 - Christ and the Samaritan Woman, Colonial School, 18th Century

Christ and the Samaritan Woman, Colonial School, 18th Century Oil on canvas. Dimensions 90 x 90 cm; framed 131 x 104 cm. A biblical scene set in an open landscape where Christ converses with the Samaritan woman at the well, developed through a balanced composition that combines highly expressive figures with an idealized natural environment. The measured gestures and exchanged glances reinforce the spiritual and didactic character of the Gospel episode. The color palette, dominated by blues, ochres, and greens, contributes to a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The painting technique reveals a solid execution, with smooth modeling and clear drawing, characteristic of 18th-century colonial painting, in which European influences converge, reinterpreted through a local and devotional sensibility.