Name: Large 17th Century Dutch The Good Samaritan Lodewyk DE DEYSTER (1656-1711)
Year: 17th Century
Size: 100cm x 85cm
Medium: Oil
Description: The Good Samaritan, 17th Century by Lodewyk DE DEYSTER (1656-1711) Fine 17th century Dutch Old Master depiction of the Good Samaritan, oil on canvas by De Deyster. Excellent quality and condition example of the Dutch painters work telling the Parable of The Good Samaritan as told by Jesus of the half dead and beaten traveler shown mercy by the Samaritan. The work is quite unique in that he subject was rarely depicted in early Christian art. Presented in an antique gilt frame. Signed Provenance: Sold Holloway's, Banbury, UK, Antiques & Fine Art, March 18, 2008, lot 262. Measurements: 100cm x 85cm framed approx