Bernardino Danese
Samson and the Lion
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Samson and the Lion” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
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About the sculpture
This bronze statuette, depicting Samson and the Lion, is made by Bernardino Danese, in Italy (Rome), in ca. 1675.
Samson, a biblical figure, means either "of the sun" or "one who serves (God)". Samson is a Herculean-like figure, with tremendous strength given by God to combat his enemies and perform heroic acts, like for example wrestling with a lion.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- 5432-1859
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
