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Delilah Cuts Samson's Hair
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Delilah Cuts Samson's Hair

Philips Galle · c. 1569 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Delilah cuts off Samson's braids while he sleeps. Because of this he loses his special powers. Two Philistine soldiers enter the palace to take Samson.

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Credit lineDelila knipt Simsons haar. c. 1569. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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