Italian master, 17th century, Jesus and the Adulteress

Jesus defended a woman caught in adultery who was condemned to be stoned, saying: "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." (John 7:53-8:11) The story was translated into a drama of looks and gestures. The combination of the profile view of the young beautiful woman with the serious, dignified face of Jesus, who confronts the Pharisee with his disarming words, is effective.
Oil on canvas
Size 83×120 cm