Samson and Delilah: blinding of Samson. unknown c. 1630 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border cartouche: ARS ET VIS /.. Before architectural setting, after being taken prisoner, Samson is tormented by Philistines & then blinded; in background, Delilah being paid (?) (Judges 16:4-21) (BRD) garlands of oversize flowers, fruit, gourds & bunches of grapes interspersed with reclining naked figures & satyrs; (UPR BRD) headed by sphere flanked by putto; (LWR BRD) centered by cartouche with inscription Related Works:
Samson and Delilah: blinding of Samson. unknown c. 1630 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border cartouche: ARS ET VIS /.. Before architectural setting, after being taken prisoner, Samson is tormented by Philistines & then blinded; in background, Delilah being paid (?) (Judges 16:4-21) (BRD) garlands of oversize flowers, fruit, gourds & bunches of grapes interspersed with reclining naked figures & satyrs; (UPR BRD) headed by sphere flanked by putto; (LWR BRD) centered by cartouche with inscription Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry (with minor differences), GCPA 0239161-0239163
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