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Samson with the Jawbone
Salomon de Bray
1636 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing the biblical figure Samson in a moment of contemplative intensity.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in walnut and cognac tones — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted by Salomon de Bray in 1636, this masterful work depicts Samson holding the jawbone of an ass, his symbolic weapon. The composition is defined by striking chiaroscuro, highlighting the textures of the weathered bone and the figure's expressive features against a dark, atmospheric background.
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