Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Samson and the Philistines
Michel Corneille the Elder
A powerful 17th-century classical depiction of the biblical hero Samson resting after battle, rendered with masterful anatomy and bold color.
Samson
Valentin de Boulogne
1630 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking Caravaggesque portrait of the biblical hero Samson, rendered with dramatic lighting and profound emotional depth.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Created by Valentin de Boulogne around 1630, this Baroque masterpiece depicts Samson in a moment of quiet reflection rather than physical struggle. The dramatic use of chiaroscuro highlights the rich texture of his pink drapery and the metallic sheen of his blue armor, while the inclusion of the lion and the jawbone subtly alludes to his legendary strength.
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