Simson en Delila
Medium
paper
Dimensions
162; 121
About this artwork
height 162 mm x width 121 mm
Art Historical Context
"Simson en Delila (Samson and Delilah), in 1529 and attributed to the anonymous hand of Anton von Woens or his workshop, captures a dramatic biblical moment from the Book of Judges. This intimate work on paper, measuring just 162 mm high by 121 mm wide, depicts fateful scene where the treacherous Delilah betrays the mighty Samson, lulling him to sleep before his enemies shear his strength-giving hair. Woensam, a German artist active in Cologne during the Northern Renaissance, was known for his detailed prints that echoed the meticulous style of Albrecht Dürer. Rendered in the era of the Refor...