Samson and Delilah #8 is a painting by Peter Paul Rubens which was uploaded on November 15th, 2022.
Samson and Delilah #8
Samson and Delilah by Rubens
Samson and Delilah, which depicts the classic figures as the temptress betrays the hero and chops off his hair, the... more
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Samson and Delilah #8
Artist
Peter Paul Rubens
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
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Samson and Delilah by Rubens
Samson and Delilah, which depicts the classic figures as the temptress betrays the hero and chops off his hair, the source of his powerful strength, was purchased by London's National Gallery in 1980 for more than £2.5 million. It is likely Rubens' most divisive piece of art. There is a full website devoted to the controversy. American art historian Richard Fremantle has criticized the painting as being too "vulgar" and "crude" for an artist of Rubens' caliber, while supporters like English art critic Brian Sewell have insisted that it is the work of an original artist. However, the National Gallery has consistently held the opinion that Samson and Delilah is a real work of art, reportedly with the support of several Rubens specialists.
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