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Samson bringing down the Temple of Dagon, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
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Samson bringing down the Temple of Dagon, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Samson bringing down the Temple of Dagon, 1866. The Israelite hero Samson, having been betrayed by Delilah and taken prisoner and blinded by the Philistines, regains his strength and brings the Temple of Dagon crashing down. From the Bible (Judges)
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Samson's Triumph - The Epic Moment of Divine Retribution
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. In this print, we witness the awe-inspiring moment when Samson, the legendary Israelite hero, unleashes his indomitable strength to bring down the Temple of Dagon. Created by renowned artist Gustave Dore in 1866, this wood engraving beautifully captures the intensity and power of this biblical scene. Betrayed by Delilah and blinded by his enemies, Samson finds himself imprisoned within the grand temple walls. But as despair turns into determination, he regains his inner fortitude and calls upon God for one final act of retribution. With muscles rippling under a cloak of divine energy, Samson pushes against two towering pillars that support the mighty structure. As these columns begin to crumble beneath his might, panic ensues among the Philistine worshippers gathered within. The sheer force unleashed by Samson reverberates through every inch of this masterpiece - from each fragmenting stone to every terrified face etched with disbelief. Dore's intricate attention to detail transports us back in time to witness not only an act of physical destruction but also a testament to unwavering faith and resilience. This print serves as a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments when all seems lost, there is always hope for redemption. Displaying remarkable skill and artistic vision, Gustave Dore immortalizes an iconic biblical event that continues to inspire generations with its timeless message - that true
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