Tag: Samson
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14 Works, November 26th. is Antonio Carneo’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #241
Depicting a young man who compresses his bowels in the presence of a group of bystanders who follow his spasms with apprehension or try to help him, it is described ab antiquo with the title with which it is still remembered today. However, since it is difficult to represent a generic poisoning scene (provoked or…
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32 Works, November 4th. is Guido Reni’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #230
Andrew the Apostle (from the early 1st century — mid to late 1st century AD), also known as Saint Andrew was a Christian Apostle and the brother of Saint Peter. Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion at the city of Patras (Patræ) in Achaea. Early texts describe Andrew as bound, not nailed, and crucified…
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14 Works, September 16th. is Solomon Joseph Solomon’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #203
A life class is an art class in which students draw or paint a live model, typically one who is nude. Solomon Joseph Solomon RA RBA (16 September 1860–27 July 1927) was a British painter, a founding member of the New English Art Club and member of the Royal Academy… Please follow link for full…
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16 Works, Today, May 23rd. is Carl Heinrich Bloch’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #141
In describing Jesus’ experience in Gethsemane, Luke confirms many details found in the other three Gospels. Jesus left the upper room and went “as he was wont, to the mount of Olives” Jesus was accustomed to going to Gethsemane, as John indicates An angel appeared to the Savior for the express purpose of strengthening him…
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Cecil B. DeMille, Samson and Delilah 02 works, RELIGIOUS ART – Photography from the Bible, with footnotes, 3a
Samson and Delilah (1949 film), directed by Cecil B. DeMille Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature Samson and Delilah is a 1949 American romantic biblical drama film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille and released by Paramount Pictures. Praised upon release for its Technicolor cinematography, lead performances, costumes, sets, and innovative special effects, the film was a box-office…
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02 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation of the Bible! With Footnotes – # 43f
Solomon J Solomon, (1860 – 1927) Samson, c. 1887 Oil on canvas Height: 2,438 mm (95.98 in). Width: 3,658 mm (144.02 in). Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, England, Samson is one of the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. According to the biblical account, Samson was given supernatural strength by God in order…