The Samaritan woman is depicted in a scene with Jesus and the disciples. The text describes Jesus’s encounter with the woman at the well as with him alone prior to being joined by the disciples (John 4:8, 27). She is depicted in a pose indicating she was at the well for the purpose of drawing water and is hard at work bracing herself as she heaves the heavy water up. Jesus’s left hand is extended in a gesture of blessing while the disciples are distracted. He is posed to tell her about the living water that he provides as the Messiah. The disciples behind Jesus seem to be confused about the situation. The figure in the back, likely Peter, is slightly turned away.