Samson and the Lion
Peut-on la voir ?
Oui, exposée actuellement
Où est « Samson and the Lion » aujourd’hui ? Victoria and Albert Museum, Sculpture, Room 111, The Gilbert Bayes Gallery, Londres. Oui, exposée actuellement. Vérifié 12 octobre 2026.
Fermé· ouvre à 10:00
Présentée au public.
- Vérifié
- Dans cet état depuis
- Source
- Le musée
À propos de la sculpture
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.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Notice
- Numéro d’inventaire
- A.4-1936
Ce qu’elle montre
Au catalogue
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image : Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
