About the creation
Samson and Delilah
Artist name: Rubens Peter Paul
The muscular Samson lies prostrate on Delilah’s lap. A man cuts his hair by candle light, provided by an old woman, probably a procuress. At the door, the Philistines wait to capture Samson.
Source: Judges 16
Technique: Oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery, London
Date: 1609
Dimensions: 185 x 205
