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The shorn Samson is rebuffed by Delilah. Engraving by C. Simonneau after F. Verdier, 1698.
- Verdier, François, 1651-1730.
- Date
- 1698
- Reference
- 18455i
- Part of
- Histoire de Samson
- Pictures
- Online
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Credit: The shorn Samson is rebuffed by Delilah. Engraving by C. Simonneau after F. Verdier, 1698. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Description
This episode does not occur in the Bible's account of the life of Samson
Publication/Creation
Paris (Rue St. Jacques aux deux pilliers d'Or avec privilege du Roy) : F. Chereau, graveur du Roy, 1698.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with stipple ; platemark 16.1 x 21.3 cm.
Lettering
Samson revenu de son assoupissement veut caresser sa maitresse mais elle le rebute et luy dit qu'elle ne peut le souffrir a cause de sa teste rasée ...
Lettering note
Lettering continues: Sopore excitatus Samson, blandiri vult Dalilae, quae illum a se repellit, additque eum sibi ob tonsos capillos odiosum esse. Inventé et desiné par F. Verdier et gravé par C. Simonneau
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 18455i
Type/Technique
Languages
- French
- Latin
Where to find it
album of 40 etchings
Location Status Access Closed stores