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Samson Captured by the Philistines

Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)

Samson Captured by the Philistines

Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

Oil on canvas

Current Location

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Story

Samson Captured by the Philistines by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri).

Gift of Mr.

and Mrs.

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.