Artwork
Samson and the Philistines
Samson and the Philistines is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Samson and the Philistines is a work created in 1863, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a biblical narrative, showing Samson bound and surrounded by Philistines. The figures are dressed in attire evoking an ancient setting, with the Philistines watching as Samson struggles against his restraints.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic atmosphere, with strong contrasts between light and shadow highlighting the tension in the scene. The artist's rendering of the figures' poses and expressions adds to the sense of drama and conflict.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
