Delilah Cutting Samson's Hair

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a chaotic scene of a naked man on the ground, surrounded by six people attacking him. One woman is cutting his hair while others hold weapons or grab his arms. The background has crumbling walls and a broken archway, adding to the drama. The man on the ground looks exhausted, while the woman cutting his hair seems focused. The Latin text at the bottom hints this is a story from the Bible. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.