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REMBRANDT Harmenszoon van Rijn (b. 1606, Leiden, d. 1669, Amsterdam) |
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The Wedding of Samson1638Oil on canvas, 127 x 178 cm Gemäldegalerie, Dresden | |
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Catalogue number: Bredius 507. In the centre of this theatrical painting is the bride in full light. Samson, recognizable by his long hair is proposing a riddle to his Philistine guests on the first day of the week-long wedding feast. The story is from the Bible (Judges 14:10-18). | |
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