Samson and the Lion
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¿Dónde está «Samson and the Lion» hoy? Museo de Victoria y Alberto, Sculpture, Room 111, The Gilbert Bayes Gallery, Londres. Sí, expuesta ahora. Comprobado 25 de septiembre de 2026.
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- El museo
Sobre la escultura
Throughout the ages artists and craftsmen have made virtuoso carvings as a display of their skill and ingenuity. Although ivory, wood and stone are relatively easy to carve, other materials such as gemstones are much more demanding. Most of these carvings were made for wealthy patrons and collectors, who delighted in the rarity of the material and quality of the carving. This small figure is remarkable for its closely observed detail. It was clearly intended for a cultivated patron, who would have placed it in his study or cabinet. Samson was one of the Old Testament judges. By killing a lion with his bare hands, he foreshadowed Christ’s victory over evil.
Museo de Victoria y Alberto
Ficha
- Número de inventario
- A.4-1936
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- Museo de Victoria y Alberto
- Imagen: Museo de Victoria y Alberto — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
