Samson na het verslaan van de Filistijnen 1576 - 1656

"Samson na het verslaan van de Filistijnen" (Samson after Defeating the Philistines), a pen and brown ink drawing by Gerrit Pietersz, depicts the biblical story of Samson's victory over the Philistines. The artwork, which is now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Pietersz's skill in depicting the scene's dramatic action and the figures' anatomical details. Samson stands triumphant, surrounded by the fallen Philistines, highlighting his strength and the ferocity of the battle. This drawing exemplifies the Dutch artist's ability to portray biblical narratives with a sense of realism and emotional depth.