Samson and Delilah
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Samson and Delilah

TitleSamson and Delilah
ArtistJacob Matham (Dutch, 1571–1631) after Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)
Datec. 1612 17th century
MediumEngraving in black on ivory laid paper
Classificationengraving
OriginNetherlands Netherlands
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Amanda S. Johnson and Marion J. Livingston Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Samson and Delilah” is a work by Jacob Matham (Dutch, 1571–1631) after Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640), dated c. 1612. It is executed in engraving in black on ivory laid paper and classified as engraving. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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