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Samson Betrayed by Delilah

Niccolo Boldrini and Titian

Samson Betrayed by Delilah

1529-1565

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Samson Betrayed by Delilah

1529-1565

Physical Qualities Woodcut, 306 × 497 mm. (12 1/16 × 19 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.8601
A symbol of treachery, Delilah used her voluptuous beauty to trick the Israelite warrior Samson into revealing the secret of his supreme strength: his uncut hair. While Samson slept, Delilah cut his hair so that his enemies, the Philistines, could capture him. This woodcut shows the moment of Delilah’s betrayal, as she holds large shears in one hand and Samson’s locks of hair in the other.
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Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

Niccolo Boldrini

1509–1565

Italian, 1510-after 1566
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Artist

Titian

1476–1575

Italian, 1477-1576
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