Simson vecht met Filistijnse soldaten
Titiaan; Nicolò Boldrini
ca. 1540 - ca. 1545
Medium
paper
Dimensions
502; 308
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
"Simson vecht metistijnse soldaten (Samson Fights Philistine Soldiers), created around 1540–1545, captures a dramatic biblical moment from the Book of Judges. Here, the mighty Samson battles his Philistine foes in a whirlwind of action, a scene brought to life through the collaboration of two masters: Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), celebrated Venetian Renaissance painter known for his vibrant colorism and dynamic compositions, and Nicolò Bold, a skilled printmaker who translated Titian's designs into prints. This work on paper, measuring 308 × 502 mm, exemplifies how Renaissance artists expanded t...