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Moonlight landscape with the Good Samaritan, 1623-1626. Creator: Moses van Wtenbrouck
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Moonlight landscape with the Good Samaritan, 1623-1626. Creator: Moses van Wtenbrouck
Moonlight landscape with the Good Samaritan, 1623-1626
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Moonlight Landscape with the Good Samaritan,
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a captivating oil on wood painting by the Dutch artist Moses van Wtenbrouck, dates back to the 17th century, specifically between 1623 and 1626. This masterpiece, a testament to the Dutch Golden Age, is currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The painting depicts a serene and enchanting moonlit landscape, with the silvery glow of the moon casting long shadows over a quiet thoroughfare. Four figures, two travellers and two good Samaritans, are engaged in a biblical parable from the New Testament, as recounted in the Gospel of Luke. The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches the importance of kindness and compassion towards one's fellow man. In this painting, we see the Good Samaritan, a Danish man by the appearance of his clothing, assisting an injured traveller, while another traveller, possibly Dutch, looks on in shock. The scene is set against a backdrop of a tranquil countryside, with the solar system's celestial bodies, including the moon and stars, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere. The use of color and light in this painting is truly remarkable, with the dark night sky contrasting beautifully with the warm, inviting glow of the moonlight. The attention to detail in the textures of the clothing, the landscape, and the faces of the figures is a testament to van Wtenbrouck's skill as a painter. This painting is not only a stunning work of art but also a reminder of the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Low Countries during the 17th century. Moonlight Landscape with the Good Samaritan is a must-see for anyone interested in astronomy, art history, or the study of religion and its impact on art. This painting invites us to reflect on the importance of kindness and compassion towards others, while also transporting us to a time and place far removed from our own.
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