Rubens, Peter Paul (Siegen 1577 – Antwerp 1640). Samson and Delilah. Overcome and bound by several catchpoles on the bed of treachery enlightened by torches. She still holds the scissors in her hand. Steel engraving by Merckel. 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Inscribed: Pinakothek. / Rubens pt. / Merckel sc., otherwise in German-English as above. 15.3 x 16.4 cm.
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