Carl BlochDanish, 1834–1890Samson hos filistrene
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Samson hos filistrene” now? SMK — National Gallery of Denmark, Sal 221, Copenhagen. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Closed· opens tomorrow at 10:00 AM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- KMS830
In the catalog
Display history
On view · Sal 221
SMK · Sep 28, 2026 — now · Verified
Was on view
SMK · Aug 19, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 · Verified
Sources
- SMK
- Image: SMK — National Gallery of Denmark — public domain
In the life of Carl Bloch
The whole life1859–1866
Leaves to study in Italy
His parents wanted their son to become a naval officer, but he cared only for drawing and painting, and he went to study art in Italy. The Italian years (1859–1866) were important for the development of his historical style; his early work consisted of rural scenes of everyday life.
1863 · Award
premiya Eybenshyutsa
1865
First great success: “Prometheus Unbound”
The exhibition of his 1864 painting “Prometheus Unbound” in Copenhagen becomes his first great success.
