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.

Henryk Hektor Siemiradzki  (10/24/1843 - 8/23/1902)  was a Polish painter based in Rome, best remembered for his monumental academic art. He was mainly known for his depictions of scenes from the ancient Greek-Roman world and the New Testament – owned by many national European galleries. Many of his paintings depict scenes from antiquity, often the sunlit pastoral scenes or compositions presenting early Christians’ lives. He also painted biblical and historical scenes, landscapes, and portraits. Siemiradzki produced works distinguished by masterful composition and line, a light palette, and meticulous rendering of sunlight.