Samson Fighting Two Philistines
The anonymous sculptor of this little figure group drew his inspiration from a design by Michelangelo for an unrealized marble destined for the Piazza della Signoria in Florence. Small-scale figures after his design circulated in many materials, including the ivory version by Paul Heermann displayed alongside this piece. This small version, suitable for a Kunstkammer, is based on Heermann’s group. Samson is missing his raised right arm.
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Samson Fighting Two Philistines
The anonymous sculptor of this little figure group drew his inspiration from a design by Michelangelo for an unrealized marble destined for the Piazza della Signoria in Florence. Small-scale figures after his design circulated in many materials, including the ivory version by Paul Heermann displayed alongside this piece. This small version, suitable for a Kunstkammer, is based on Heermann’s group. Samson is missing his raised right arm.
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De onbekende beeldhouwer van d ...... even arm van Simson ontbreekt.
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The anonymous sculptor of this ...... missing his raised right arm.
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BK-17242-1
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Rijksmuseum
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Samson Fighting Two Philistines
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Simson in gevecht met twee Filistijnen
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c. 1750
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ca. 1750
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height 17.3 cm
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hoogte 17,3 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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