Christus en de Samaritaanse vrouw (1881-1934)
Johannes Josephus Aarts1881-1934 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1934)
Specifications
- Year
- 1881-1934
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1871–1934
About the artwork
"Christus en de Samaritaanse vrouw" (1881-1934) is a work by Johannes Josephus Aarts. Context for 1881-1934: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Religion in brief: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Christus en de Samaritaanse vrouw" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1871–1934
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