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Hans Brosamer

Samson and Delilah

1545
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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Samson's sandals may be intended to signal his status as an ancient warrior, but with the exception of Samson's footwear, Samson and Delilah are dressed like 16th-century Europeans.

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