Samson and the Nemean Lion
Statuette
late 17th century (made)
late 17th century (made)
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This statuette representing the legend of Samson and the lion is made after a model by Bernardino Danese (active c. 1675).
Samson is a biblical figure. Samson means either "of the sun" or "one who serves (god)". Samson is a Herculean-like figure, with tremendous strength given by God to combat his enemies and perform heroic acts, like the wrestling with the lion. When he was attacked by the lion, he siply rips it apart, grabbing it at the mouth.
Samson is a biblical figure. Samson means either "of the sun" or "one who serves (god)". Samson is a Herculean-like figure, with tremendous strength given by God to combat his enemies and perform heroic acts, like the wrestling with the lion. When he was attacked by the lion, he siply rips it apart, grabbing it at the mouth.
Object details
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| Title | Samson and the Nemean Lion (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, Samson and the Lion, after a model by Bernardino Danese, Italy, late 17th century |
| Physical description | Samson, wearing a loose loin-cloth, rests his right knee on the lion's back and tears the beast's mouth open with both hands, looking upwards in triumph. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This statuette representing the legend of Samson and the lion is made after a model by Bernardino Danese (active c. 1675). Samson is a biblical figure. Samson means either "of the sun" or "one who serves (god)". Samson is a Herculean-like figure, with tremendous strength given by God to combat his enemies and perform heroic acts, like the wrestling with the lion. When he was attacked by the lion, he siply rips it apart, grabbing it at the mouth. |
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| Accession number | A.152-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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