The Good Samaritan
1890 Kröller-Müller Museum
About this artwork
This painting by Van Gogh depicts the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan, showing the Samaritan aiding a wounded traveler. It is a copy after a work by Eugène Delacroix, which Van Gogh created while at the asylum in Saint-Rémy.
Did you know?
Vincent van Gogh painted 'The Good Samaritan' during his stay at the asylum in Saint-Rémy, finding solace and inspiration in copying works by artists he admired. This particular piece is a free interpretation of an etching by Charles-Emile-Hippolyte Vernier, which was itself based on Eugène Delacroix's painting. Van Gogh's vibrant colors and distinctive brushwork transform the original, injecting his unique emotional intensity into the timeless story of compassion.
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The Good Samaritan
Vincent van Gogh, 1890
