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Samson Finding Bees and Honey in the Lion Carcass
Public Domain

Cornelis Matsys

Samson Finding Bees and Honey in the Lion Carcass

1549

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Cornelis Matsys

Samson Finding Bees and Honey in the Lion Carcass

1549

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet: 89 x 113 mm. (3 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.) Plate: 82 x 106 mm. (3 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series From the series "The History of Samson"
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.5660

Inscribed: RECTO: at upper right, in plate: "4"; at lower right, in plate: "CM 1562" VERSO: at lower right, in graphite: "997/4" (in diamond); at center, in graphite: "11"

Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett

Artist

Cornelis Matsys

Flemish, c.1510-c.1557

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