One Objectivist's Art Object of the Day: Gerrit van Honthorst's "Samson and Delilah"

March 31, 2012

Gerrit van Honthorst's "Samson and Delilah"

Labels: Baroque, Biblical, Brown, Cleveland, Dutch, Feather Hats, Heroes/Heroines, Mustache/Beard, Photos by Justin Wisniewski, Pretty Girls

Nationality: Dutch

Born-Died: 1590-1656

Creation Date: c. 1621
Size: 50.75 x 37 inch (129 x 94 cm)
Media: Oil on canvas

Location: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

This scene appears to be quite tender despite the maliciousness of the act.

Gerrit van Honthorst Samson and Delilah

Gerrit van Honthorst Samson and Delilah

Gerrit van Honthorst Samson and Delilah

Gerrit van Honthorst Samson and Delilah

Gerrit van Honthorst Samson and Delilah

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