{"product_id":"the-good-samaritan-ferdinand-hodler","title":"The Good Samaritan - Ferdinand Hodler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA poignant 1885 oil painting by Ferdinand Hodler, depicting the biblical act of mercy with a focus on human gesture and physical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerdinand Hodler painted The Good Samaritan in 1885, a period during which he moved away from the academic realism of his early training towards a more personal, expressive style. This work depicts the biblical narrative of the Good Samaritan, focusing on the physical act of care. The Samaritan is shown kneeling, supporting the head and shoulders of the injured man, who lies prone on the ground. The composition is tight, drawing the viewer into the immediate physical connection between the two figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHodler employs a palette of earthy tones, with muted browns, ochres, and soft greys dominating the scene. The lighting is directional, casting shadows that define the musculature and the weight of the figures. The Samaritan's posture is one of concentration and effort, while the injured man appears limp, his form rendered with a sense of vulnerability. The background is simplified, suggesting a desolate or open space, which prevents distraction from the central interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting reflects Hodler's interest in human emotion and the physical manifestation of psychological states. Unlike his later, more rigid works that utilised his theory of parallelism, this piece retains a degree of naturalism. The brushwork is deliberate, capturing the texture of the clothing and the softness of the skin. The work demonstrates his ability to convey narrative through gesture and physical proximity. It remains a clear example of his early mastery of figure painting, showing his capacity to imbue a traditional subject with a sense of quiet, human gravity. The focus remains entirely on the act of mercy, presented without unnecessary ornamentation or theatricality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/le-locataire-theophile-steinlen-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLe Locataire by Théophile Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/geestelijke-met-vrouw-en-jongeling-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGeestelijke met vrouw en jongeling by Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferdinand-hodler\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFerdinand Hodler artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ferdinand Hodler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475512590671,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475526877519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475526910287,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475526943055,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475526975823,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475527008591,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475527041359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475527074127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475527106895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475527139663,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475527172431,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475527205199,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Good-Samaritan_Poster_CompositorV1_1794450072724.jpg?v=1794450320","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-good-samaritan-ferdinand-hodler","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}