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Samson Tells his Wife his Riddle
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Cornelis Matsys

Samson Tells his Wife his Riddle

1549

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Cornelis Matsys

Samson Tells his Wife his Riddle

1549

Physical Qualities Engraving, Plate: 91 x 104 mm. (3 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.) Plate: 85 x 106 mm. (3 3/8 x 4 3/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series From the series "The History of Samson"
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.5661

Inscribed: RECTO: at upper right, in plate: "5"; at lower right, in plate: "1562/CM" VERSO: at center, in graphite: "997/12" (in diamond)

Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett

Artist

Cornelis Matsys

Flemish, c.1510-c.1557

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