Arrival of the Samaritan at the Inn

The story behind the image

The Good Samaritan’s care continues beyond the roadside. In Luke 10, a traveler has been robbed and injured; a priest and a Levite pass by, but a Samaritan stops to help. He treats the wounds, places the man on his own animal and brings him to an inn. The next day he pays the innkeeper and promises to cover further expense. This illustration catches the arrival: the injured traveler must still be supported as others receive him. Its theme is practical compassion, carried through into shelter, care and responsibility for another person.

Take a closer look

Two details to notice

• The injured traveler rests across the animal while another figure supports him.
• A bearded figure gestures from the steps, with a woman looking down from the doorway.

About this original

Source

Original 1880 Bible

Collection

Bible illustrations

Photograph

Framed front view

Visible condition

The photograph shows the framed front. The mat covers the leaf edges; reflections on the glazing limit the view of the paper. Ask for dimensions, back photographs and condition details.

Piece reference

ART0009

These original pages were salvaged from a damaged book. The age and individual marks of each physical leaf are part of what makes it unique.

Read the source

• Luke 10:30–37 · King James Version ↗

The illustration is an artistic interpretation. The linked source gives context for this short introduction.