Panels from an organ case in the church of Saint Vitus in Naarden c. 1510 - 1520

This relief panel, one of several that once adorned an organ case in the church of Saint Vitus in Naarden, was carved in the Netherlands by Jan van Schayck circa 1510-1520. The work depicts a bearded and hairy figure seated behind a shield, a common motif in Northern European art representing the biblical character Samson. The high relief carving and Gothic architectural frame are characteristic of the early Renaissance style, emphasizing naturalistic detail and architectural elements. The panel's intricate details, including the figure's hair and the carved wood grain, are a testament to van Schayck's skill as a woodcarver.