Samson and Delilah 

This charcoal drawing, “Samson and Delilah”, by American artist Eugene Higgins (1874-1958), depicts the Biblical story of the strongman Samson being betrayed by Delilah. In this scene, Delilah is cutting Samson’s hair, the source of his strength. The drawing uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of drama and foreboding. The subject matter of Samson and Delilah has been a popular theme in art throughout history, as it speaks to the themes of betrayal, power, and the vulnerability of even the strongest.