Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well - Antique Embroidery

This exceptional piece is an antique embroidery worked in silk thread on a fabric support, depicting the biblical scene of the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1–42). The work demonstrates sophisticated craftsmanship, utilizing a variety of needlework stitches to create distinct textures for the drapery, the vegetation, and the facial features of the figures. The background, which features a detailed landscape, suggests a strong pictorial influence typical of "pictorial embroideries" (peinture à l'aiguille) popular during the Neoclassical or early Romantic periods. The piece is housed in a richly ornamented, gilded frame that underscores its decorative character and historical significance. Silk thread embroidery on fabric. 41 x 48 cm