Title: Christ and the Samaritan Woman

Artist Name: Sisto Baldalocchio (attributed to)

Artist Dates: 1585 - circa 1619

Artist Nationality: Italian

Date Created: circa 1610-1619
Materials: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 42.5 x 54.5 inches
Credit Line: Gift of Mary Myers Dwelle
Accession No.: 1959.1

Christ and the Samaritan Woman

Documented facts surrounding the life of Badalocchioís life are scarce, but it is thought he studied with Agostino Carracci, possibly in Bologna. He later traveled to Rome to work as an assistant to Annibale Carracci. After Annibale died in 1609, Badalocchio returned to his native Parma.

The biblical story of Christ and the Samaritan Woman is found in the Book of John, Chapter 4, verses 4-42. In this version, Badalocchio presents the moment when the woman acknowledges the coming of the Messiah, and Christ responds by saying, "I who speak to you am He."