Triumph over Sin: Samson Destroying the Temple of the Philistines — Maarten van Heemskerck

Maarten van Heemskerck. Painted c. 1550 - c. 1560.

Like Christ many centuries later, Samson died as a saviour to redeem the sins of the people of Israel. As a punishment for their sins, God had placed the Israelites under the yoke of the Philistines. Blinded and imprisoned by the Philistines, Samson destroyed the temple, killing himself and countless Philistines. According to the Bible story, Samson tore down two pillars. Because of the panel’s narrow dimensions, Heemskerck portrayed Samson with his arms wrapped around only one pillar.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Renaissance in the Netherlands, Main building, Middle Ages and Renaissance.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 15.8 × 46.4 cm

Print: 21 × 61.7 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109357. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.