Samson and Delilah
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Samson and Delilah is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a dramatic scene of three figures. A woman sits on the ground, her hair loose, holding a small object in her hand. Behind her, a man kneels, looking at her with a serious expression. Another figure stands tall, holding a staff, watching the two. The woman’s relaxed pose contrasts with the tension in the room. The lighting is sharp, making some areas bright and others very dark. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting works.
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