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Samson et dalila (Samson and Delilah). Le heros biblique assailli dans sa chambre par les soldats philistins qui tentent de le lier avec la corde de ses cheveux dont une partie git sur le sol avec une paire de ciseaux, derriere Samson
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Samson et dalila (Samson and Delilah). Le heros biblique assailli dans sa chambre par les soldats philistins qui tentent de le lier avec la corde de ses cheveux dont une partie git sur le sol avec une paire de ciseaux, derriere Samson
FIA5365248 Samson et dalila (Samson and Delilah). Le heros biblique assailli dans sa chambre par les soldats philistins qui tentent de le lier avec la corde de ses cheveux dont une partie git sur le sol avec une paire de ciseaux, derriere Samson, Dalila tient dans sa main sa tresse. Peinture de Alexei Danilovich Kivshenko (1851-1895), huile sur toile, 1876. Art russe 19e siecle. State Art Museum of the Chuvash Republic, Tcheboksary (Russie). by Kivshenko, Aleksei Danilovich (1851-95); State Art Museum of the Chuvash Republic, Tcheboksary; Photo © Fine Art Images
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. In this intense scene, the heroic Samson finds himself under attack in his chamber by Philistine soldiers who are attempting to bind him with the very rope made from his hair. The floor is strewn with a portion of his severed locks and a pair of scissors, symbolizing the betrayal that has taken place. Standing behind Samson, we see Delilah holding her own tress of hair in her hand, representing her role as the cunning temptress who ultimately betrays him. Painted by Alexei Danilovich Kivshenko in 1876, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the artist's mastery of color and detail. It belongs to the genre of 19th-century Russian art and is currently housed at the State Art Museum of Chuvash Republic in Tcheboksary, Russia. The painting depicts not only a physical battle but also an internal conflict between faithfulness and deception, strength and vulnerability. It serves as a powerful reminder of human frailty and how easily one can be swayed by temptation. Through its vivid colors and dynamic composition, this artwork invites viewers to contemplate themes such as religion, violence, power dynamics between men and women, as well as personal struggles against external forces. It stands as both an artistic masterpiece and a thought-provoking representation of an iconic biblical tale.
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