Samson Captured by the Philistines
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1984
Catalogue
- Year
- 1619
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 75 1/4 x 93 1/4 in. (191.1 x 236.9 cm)
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- Guercino
Artist
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, better known as (il) Guercino, was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Cento in the Emilia region, who was active in Rome and Bologna. The vigorous naturalism of his early manner contrasts with the classical equilibrium of his later works. His many drawings are noted for their luminosity and lively style.
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- Guercino
- Year
- 1619
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 75 1/4 x 93 1/4 in. (191.1 x 236.9 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1619-523167
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified