Samson Slaying a Philistine, (sculpture)

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

Object Details

sculptor
Unknown
Giambologna 1529-1608 (copy after)
CIGNA Museum and Art Collection, 1988.
Summary
Bearded Samson, with right arm raised and holding a blunt instrument, grips the hair of a Philistine enemy. The Philistine is clutching a rock and glancing up at Samson.
Culture
Philistine
Ca. 1820-1850
Control number
IAS 46040010
Type
Sculptures
Medium
Bronze
Owner/Location
CIGNA Museum and Art Collection Two Liberty Place, 1601 Chestnut Street, P. O. Box 7716 Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19192
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Topic
Religion--Old Testament--Samson
Figure group--Male
Ethnic
Record ID
siris_ari_24872
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