Who created "Samson Captured by the Philistines"?

Samson Captured by the Philistines was created by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) in 1619.

What medium is "Samson Captured by the Philistines"?

Samson Captured by the Philistines is Oil on canvas.

Is "Samson Captured by the Philistines" in the public domain?

Yes, Samson Captured by the Philistines is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Samson Captured by the Philistines

Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)

1619

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

75 1/4 x 93 1/4 in. (191.1 x 236.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1984

Accession Number

1984.459.2

Tags

WomenSamson

About this artwork

This Oil on canvas by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) from 1619 exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Oil on canvas required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery ...

About the Artist

Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) · 1591–1666

Guercino — the nickname meaning "squint-eyed" — was born Giovanni Francesco Barbieri in Cento, near Ferrara, in 1591. Largely self-taught in his early years, he absorbed the dramatic chiaroscuro of Ludovico Carracci's work in Bologna and the naturalistic innovations spreading from Caravaggio's circle, forging from these influences a highly personal style of extraordinary expressive power. By his e...

Samson Captured by the Philistines

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