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| Peter Paul Rubens Samson and Delilah 1609 oil on panel National Gallery, London |
Judging solely by abundance of subsequent reproductions, the Rubens canvas above from 1609 at the National Gallery in London would appear to be Europe's all-time favorite image of the Biblical lovers Samson and Delilah. A fat book could be filled with the drawings, etchings, engravings and other copies made from it, continuing into the present (as below).
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| Jacob Matham after Peter Paul Rubens Samson and Delilah ca. 1613 engraving Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest |
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| Frank Auerbach after Peter Paul Rubens Samson and Delilah 1993 crayon, felt-tip pen British Museum |
The subject remained popular throughout the Renaissance, but this distinctive combination of sex, betrayal and violence exerted an even stronger attraction on the Mannerist and Baroque artists who followed.
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| Gerrit van Honthorst Samson and Delilah ca. 1615 canvas Cleveland Museum of Art |
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| Anthony van Dyck Samson and Delilah ca. 1617-20 oil on canvas Dulwich Picture Gallery, London |
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| Willilam Hilton after Anthony van Dyck Samson and Delilah early 19th century watercolor British Museum |
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| Rembrandt Samson and Delilah 1628 oil on panel Staatliche Museen, Berlin |
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| Jan Lievens Samson and Delilah ca. 1626-30 oil on panel Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam |
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| Jan Lievens Samson and Delilah ca. 1630-35 oil on canvas Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam |
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| Christiaen van Couwenbergh Samson and Delilah 1630 oil on canvas Dordrechts Museum |
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| Willem Bartsius Samson and Delilah 1632 oil on panel private collection |
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| Francesco Furini Samson and Delilah ca. 1645 oil on canvas private collection |
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| Guercino Samson and Delilah 1646 drawing Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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| Jan Steen Samson and Delilah 1668 oil on canvas Los Angeles County Museum of Art |
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| Adriaen van der Werff Samson and Delilah 1679 oil on panel Staatliches Museum, Schwerin |
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| Pietro Malombra Samson and Delilah 17th century oil on canvas private collection |
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| Padovanino Samson and Delilah 17th century oil on canvas private collection |