Italian school; c. 1719.

Italian school; c. 1719.
"Christ and the sinner".
Oil on canvas.
Presents faults.
Signed.
Measurements: 74.5 x 62 cm; 102 x 85 cm (frame).
In a sumptuous interior dominated by an architecture of classic character, a great banquet is arranged. Around a table we can appreciate a multitude of characters that almost in its totality are men. The scene is articulated in a narrative way, bringing together different moments, independent of each other on the same plane. In the center of the scene the figure of Jesus Christ is overwhelmed by the presence of a woman who kneels at the feet of Christ. The thematic characteristics of the scene invite us to think of the biblical passage narrated by Luke (7.36.50), in which he tells of Jesus' encounter with a prostitute.
Following the words of the Bible: "36. One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him; and he went into the Pharisee's house and sat down at the table. 37. And behold, there was a woman in the city who was a sinner, and when she heard that Jesus was sitting at table in the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster box of ointment; 38. And she stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to water his feet with tears, and wiping them with the hair of her head, she kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. 39. But when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman she is who is touching him, for she is a sinner. 40. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Simon, I have something to say unto thee: and he said, Say, Master. 41. A certain moneylender had two debtors; one owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty; 42. and when they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both freely. Which of them then will love him more? 43. Simon answered and said, I suppose the one to whom he forgave more. And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast judged aright.44. And he turned to the woman, and said to Simon, Seest thou this woman? I came into your house and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has watered my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.45. You gave me no kiss, but she, since I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet.46. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.47 Therefore I tell you that her sins, which are many, are forgiven, because she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little. 48. And to her he said, "Your sins are forgiven. 49. And they that sat at meat with him began to say among themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins? But Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace.