Philistine Collection (page 3)

The Arrest of Samson, c. 1628 / 30
XAM77341 The Arrest of Samson, c.1628/30 by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 146x254 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Samson and Delilah (oil on canvas)
XIR222729 Samson and Delilah (oil on canvas) by Nuvolone, Giuseppe (1619-1703); 187x242 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; Italian, out of copyright

David Victorious, 1780 (oil on canvas)
XIR222475 David Victorious, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Lagrenee, Jean Jacques II (1739-1821); 192x130 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; French, out of copyright

Samsons death, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Samsons wife begs him to reveal the solution to the riddle, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Delilah (w / c on paper)
XIR208579 Delilah (w/c on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 25x17.5 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Poster advertising Samson and Dalila, opera by Camille Saint Saens (1835-1921)
XJL158464 Poster advertising Samson and Dalila, opera by Camille Saint Saens (1835-1921) (litho) by Rochegrosse, Georges (1859-1938) (after); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris, France; French

Samson destroys Philistines. 19th cent. engraving by Gustave Dore. Copyright
Europe, France. Samson destroys Philistines. 19th cent. engraving by Gustave Dore. (Copyright: aA Collection- Avail up to 100MB. Call for Details)

David, having killed the Philistine giant, Goliath, with stone from his sling, makes sure that Goliath is really dead. Bible 1 Samuel 17:I. Goliath 6 cubits (approx 3m tall) Chromolithograph c1860

David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath. Bible I Samuel 17. Goliath 6 cubits (approx
David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath.Bible I Samuel 17. Goliath 6 cubits (approx 3 metres) tall. At bottom right is the sling David used to hurl stone which brought down Goliath

Cartoon satire on Lloyd George and the drink trade
A cartoon satire on David Lloyd George (1863-1945) and the drink trade, in an echo of David and Goliath

Jonathan & Philistines
Sauls son Jonathan, together with his armour-bearer, sneak into the Philistine camp and inflict heavy casualties, just the two of them

Saint Saens / Samson / Lieb6
Act 3 scene 3 : Samsons hair has re-grown, giving him the strength to bring down the temple of Dagon on the heads of his Philistine captors

Saint Saens / Samson / Lieb4
Act 2 scene 3 : Samson has revealed the secret of his strength, Dalila has cut his hair and now calls the Philistine warriors to take him captive

Saint Saens / Samson / Lieb2
Act 1 scene 6 : Samson is struck by the beauty of the Philistine Dalila

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"Philistine: Unveiling the Ancient Foes of Israel" In the biblical tale of Samson and the Lion, we witness a formidable clash between strength and savagery. The Philistines, known for their fierce warriors, took hold of Samson and cruelly blinded him as punishment for his triumph over their beastly ally. The wrath of God descended upon Israel in the form of a pestilence, sent to remind them of their transgressions against divine commandments. This haunting depiction by Peter Lightfoot captures the despair that engulfed the land during this tumultuous period. Samson's defiance reached its pinnacle when he single-handedly brought down the Temple of Dagon, god worshipped by these relentless adversaries. This mid-19th century artwork immortalizes his final act of retribution against those who sought to oppress his people. Gath, one among many ancient Canaanite cities identified as part territory in Shephelah from Tel Zafit, serves as a reminder that these historical foes were deeply rooted within the region's past. David's legendary victory over Goliath stands as an emblematic symbol of courage and faith overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. This late 1650s oil painting encapsulates David's unwavering determination before confronting this towering giant. Even beyond biblical narratives, conflicts with Philistines persisted throughout history. In this engraving depicting a fight at Fleusss Arch during the forties era, we catch glimpses into more recent confrontations where bravery clashed with adversity on battlefields unknown to us today. Tragedy befalls Samson once again in various artistic renditions capturing his ultimate demise. Whether it is through WH Egleton's mid-19th century portrayal or other depictions such as "The death of Samson - Bible, " we are reminded that even great heroes can fall victim to treachery and betrayal.