Christ and the Adultress
Artist: Lucas Cranach the Younger
ca. 1545–50
Painting
This small picture illustrates the biblical passage in which a woman accused of adultery—an offense punishable by death in Mosaic law—is brought before Christ. He responds to her accusers with the words written across the top of the painting: "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her" (John 8:7). Among the many variants of the subject that were made in Cranach’s workshop, this panel is unusual because it most likely formed a pair with Christ Blessing the Children.
The painting is oil on beech and measures 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (15.9 x 21.6 cm)
Christ and the Samaritan Woman
Artist: Henry Semiradsky
1890
Painting
This work is linked to John 4:5-42.
The Image depicts Christ paused to rest at Jacob’s Well, a holy site for both Samaritans and Jews. There he requested a drink of water from a Samaritan woman. Though she was initially surprised, since Jews and Samaritans were traditional enemies, she became increasingly intrigued by the knowledgeable and all-seeing visitor as they talked. Believing him to be a prophet, she spoke of looking forward to the coming of the Messiah. “I am he, the one who is speaking to you,” Jesus replied.
The original size of the painting was: 40” х 72” inches
Currently, the painting is аt Lviv National Art Gallery in Lviv, Ukraine.
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