Samson and Delilah. unknown c. 1625-1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'7" x W 13' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from J. Pierpont Morgan 8/18/1915; sold 9/20/1928 to H. E. Butler [SS 2997]. French & Co. received from Henry E. Butler 5/17/1948; returned 8/25/1948; received again by French & Co. 9/1/1948; returned 12/10/1953 [SS 79797]. United States, District of Columbia, Washington (), National Gallery of Art. Within architectural setting, Samson's hairlocks are cut off by Delilah (Judges 16:4-21); soldiers entering building in
Samson and Delilah. unknown c. 1625-1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'7" x W 13' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from J. Pierpont Morgan 8/18/1915; sold 9/20/1928 to H. E. Butler [SS 2997]. French & Co. received from Henry E. Butler 5/17/1948; returned 8/25/1948; received again by French & Co. 9/1/1948; returned 12/10/1953 [SS 79797]. United States, District of Columbia, Washington (), National Gallery of Art. Within architectural setting, Samson's hairlocks are cut off by Delilah (Judges 16:4-21); soldiers entering building in background (L & R BRD) ribbon-tied garlands of flowers & fruit springing from vases on pedestals; (UPR & LWR BRD) narrow band of rose vines This tapestry much restored; see it with photo of it before restoration (GCPA 0237293). Sent to J. Chateauvert, 11/7/1915: "Weaving new flower border on top also pedestal on corner missing -- repairing & cleaning" (Stock sheet). French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 2494 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 2997 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 79797
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