The Death of Samson
1650
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1650
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
This painting shows a dramatic scene with many figures. In the center, a man is being pulled down by a woman. He's naked except for a cloth around his waist. She's wearing a white dress and has a red cloth flowing behind her. To the left, a man in black armor is looking at them. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. There's a sense of chaos, with people and objects all around.
