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Samson Pulls Down the Pillars of the Temple
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Cornelis Matsys

Samson Pulls Down the Pillars of the Temple

1549

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Cornelis Matsys

Samson Pulls Down the Pillars of the Temple

1549

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet: 88 x 112 mm. (3 7/16 x 4 7/16 in.) Plate: 80 x 105 mm. (3 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Portfolio/Series From the series "The History of Samson"
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.5668

Inscribed: RECTO: at upper right, in plate: "12"; at lower center, in plate: "1562/CM" VERSO: at lower right, in graphite: "997/12" (in diamond); at center, in graphite: "19"

Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett

Artist

Cornelis Matsys

Flemish, c.1510-c.1557

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