# Samson and a Philistine

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## Artwork

- Artist: [GIAMBOLOGNA](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Marble, height 210 cm

## Commentary

The group shows two nude men in combat, and represents Samson slaying a Philistine, an episode from the Old Testament &#39;Book of Judges&#39;. This marble is related to a lost model by Michelangelo.

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- [Abduction Scene](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/abduction-scene-rf3eed32b85db1a>)
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- [Allegory of Prince Francesco I de Medici](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/allegory-of-prince-francesco-i-de-medici-rf3b8132eb62020>)
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- [Angel](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/angel-rf259f344a343b8>)
- [Apollo](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/apollo-re4071e6d405452>)
- [Appenine \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/appenine-detail-r0da5f5470dd8cd>)
- [Appenine](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/appenine-r8a9a002bbe68ff>)
- [Appenine](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/appenine-ree4904684df70c>)
- [Architecture](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/architecture-r5fb93dd4cff65b>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)