Samson Captured by the Philistines

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Illustration

Celina Bebenek
by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri
published on 21 February 2022
Samson Captured by the Philistines Download Full Size Image

A painting depicting a scene of the Bible where Samson, one of the ancient Israelite judges, was being captured by his enemies Philistines after Delilah, his lover, betrayed him. Oil on Canvas. Created in 1619 by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri).

Located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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APA Style

Barbieri, G. F. (2022, February 21). Samson Captured by the Philistines. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15285/samson-captured-by-the-philistines/

Chicago Style

Barbieri, Giovanni Francesco. "Samson Captured by the Philistines." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 21, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15285/samson-captured-by-the-philistines/.

MLA Style

Barbieri, Giovanni Francesco. "Samson Captured by the Philistines." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Feb 2022. Web. 22 Dec 2024.

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