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Samson and Delilah
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Samson and Delilah

Jacob Matham · 1611 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

The hair of Samson is cut by a Philistine while he lies asleep in Delilah's lap. An old woman assists with a candle. Soldiers stand ready in the doorway to take Samson prisoner, after his strength will have vanished with his hair. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSimson en Delila. 1611. Jacob Matham. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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