Samson Collection

Bible Events / Samson
He pulls down the pillars of the Temple

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Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Queens Island, Harland and Wolff cranes Samson and Goliath

THE DEATH OF SAMSON, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. 1870, Art, Artist, holy book, religion, religious, christianity, christian, romanticism, colour

Commander C. R. Samson R. N
Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson CMG, DSO & Bar, AFC (8 July 1883 5 February 1931), British naval aviation pioneer. He was one of the first four officers selected for pilot training by the Royal

HEDY LAMARR (1914-2000). Austrian-born American actress, in a silver lame gown trimmed with pearls, from the film Samson and Delilah, 1949

Samson & Temple / Dore
Samson destroys the temple

Samson Destroys Temple
Samson destroys the temple

Commander Samson with other British airmen, WW1
Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson CMG, DSO & Bar, AFC (8 July 1883 5 February 1931), British naval aviation pioneer. He was one of the first four officers selected for pilot training by the Royal

Samson with Gaza Gates
He steals and carries home the gates of the city of Gaza

Samson Shorn / Eng Fittler
Samson has his hair shorn

A Lion slain by Samson, Before Christ 1141 Years, Judges XIV (engraving)
8658699 A Lion slain by Samson, Before Christ 1141 Years, Judges XIV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lion slain by Samson, Before Christ 1141 Years)

Samson and Delilah, Chapter 16, of the Book of Judges, in the Old Testament, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665419 Samson and Delilah, Chapter 16, of the Book of Judges, in the Old Testament, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Samson and Delilah, Chapter 16)

Simson and Delilah, David sparing Saul's heirs from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413206 Simson and Delilah, David sparing Saul's heirs from a home bible, 1870; UIG.

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in The Charivari, 1873-1-4 - A Samson of Decadence - Political Right - Legitimist
ICA4871335 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in The Charivari, 1873-1-4 - A Samson of Decadence - Political Right - Legitimist Legitimism; (add.info)

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson. 11th century
JEB4932609 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson. 11th century.; (add.info.: View of La Sauve Maggiore)

Samson's design for a navigable balloon
3732740 Samson's design for a navigable balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Samson's design for a navigable balloon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson and his men patrolling the French and Belgian countryside (litho)
3252900 Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson and his men patrolling the French and Belgian countryside (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines. Bible: Judges XVI. Mid-19th century (chromolithograph)
536241 Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines. Bible: Judges XVI. Mid-19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Samson destroys the temple of Baal, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665418 Samson destroys the temple of Baal, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Samson destroys the temple of Baal, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

History of Samson, tapestry from the end of the 15th century. Chateau, Logis du Gouverneur, Angers, Maine et Loire
ETI4396893 History of Samson, tapestry from the end of the 15th century. Chateau, Logis du Gouverneur, Angers, Maine et Loire, France.; (add.info.: History of Samson)

Samson makes his wife visire and brings him a kid, tapestry from the end of the 15th century
ETI4396891 Samson makes his wife visire and brings him a kid, tapestry from the end of the 15th century. Chateau, residence du Gouverneur, Angers, Maine et Loire

Samson and Delilah, c.1910 (chromolithograph)
7293352 Samson and Delilah, c.1910 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. Old Testament. While Samson is drunk Delilah cut his hai)

Samson and Dalila: Samson suicide by shaking the columns of the temple of Dagon to make it fall apart
JAB5037016 Samson and Dalila: Samson suicide by shaking the columns of the temple of Dagon to make it fall apart. Chromolithography of the 19th century; (add.info.: Samson and Dalila)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669994 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samson carries the doors of the Temple of Baal, on his back, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665390 Samson carries the doors of the Temple of Baal, on his back, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Samson carries the doors of the Temple of Baal)

Samson (Biblical Character) young. Painting by Pietro Muttoni dit Pietro della Vecchia (1603 - 1678)
VEN5032749 Samson (Biblical Character) young. Painting by Pietro Muttoni dit Pietro della Vecchia (1603 - 1678). Museo Civico - Galleria Campori, Modene.; Galleria Campori, Museo Civico, Modena

Samson crumbled the temple of the Phillistines, tapestry from the end of the 15th century
ETI4396889 Samson crumbled the temple of the Phillistines, tapestry from the end of the 15th century. Tresor of the Cathedrale, Angers, Maine and Loire

German wine jug decorated with images of Samson and Delilah, Solomon and daughters, and Dido or Lucretia with dagger
FLO4644132 German wine jug decorated with images of Samson and Delilah, Solomon and daughters, and Dido or Lucretia with dagger

Theodore Roosevelt as Delilah with a broken pair of shears, 1905
1576178 Theodore Roosevelt as Delilah with a broken pair of shears, 1905; (add.info.: The American Samson ' Theodore Roosevelt as Delilah with a broken pair of shears)

Delilah learning the secret of Samson's great strength so that she can betray him to the Philistines
535382 Delilah learning the secret of Samson's great strength so that she can betray him to the Philistines, 1866 (engraving); (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669990 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samson and Delilah (colour litho)
8635642 Samson and Delilah (colour litho) by Tillack, Johannes Adolf (1861-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson and Delilah, Judges 16:20. Old Testament Pictures)

Samson killing the lion, from The Book of Judges, Old Testament. From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883
3039815 Samson killing the lion, from The Book of Judges, Old Testament. From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883; Private Collection.

Samson et dalila (Samson and Delilah). 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4920166 Samson et dalila (Samson and Delilah). 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Samson slaughters a lion with bare hands
NWI4917335 Samson slaughters a lion with bare hands.; (add.info.: Samson slaughters a lion with bare hands.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Old Testament: Samson (colour litho)
8658746 Old Testament: Samson (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson. Illustration for The Bible Story in Modern Art with 64 reproductions in colour)

Samson being betrayed to the Philistines by Delilah
5312065 Samson being betrayed to the Philistines by Delilah; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Samson being betrayed to the Philistines by Delilah)

Illustration of the 'Biblia Sacra': SAMSON Biblical character, Israelite judge, 1704 (engraving)
CUL4932081 Illustration of the 'Biblia Sacra': SAMSON Biblical character, Israelite judge, 1704 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: SAMSON (11th century BC)

Delilah cutting Samson's hair, 1834
3478951 Delilah cutting Samson's hair, 1834; (add.info.: Delilah cutting Samson's hair. Illustration by William Marshall Craig (ca l765-ca l834)

Sea Adventure: The "River Clyde" (colour litho)
8668768 Sea Adventure: The "River Clyde" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samson abbot the temple of the Philistines: Samson has regained his strength
VEN5032668 Samson abbot the temple of the Philistines: Samson has regained his strength, pushes back the columns and the temple shakes on the satraps and the crowd. Painting by Antonio Joli (c)

Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah, taken prisoner and blinded by Phillistines, 1866 (engraving)
535379 Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah, taken prisoner and blinded by Phillistines, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah)

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Samson slaying a Philistine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Bronze group of Samson slaying a Philistine; inscribed on the base "Adrianus Fries Hagiensis Batvvs f

Samson in chains, c.1594. Creator: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Samson in chains, c.1594. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome.

Samson Destroying the Temple, c1560. Creator: Philip Galle
Samson Destroying the Temple, c1560. Series: The Story of Samson, pl. 6

Samson and the Lion. Study, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Samson and the Lion. Study, early-mid 17th century

Samson and Delilah, 1630-1635. Creator: Jan Lievens
Samson and Delilah, 1630-1635. Other Title(s): Samson and Delilah. Delilah seduced Samson into telling her the secret of his superhuman strength, the source of which lay in his long hair

Samson and Delilah, c.1626-c.1630. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Samson and Delilah, c.1626-c.1630. Attributed to Rembrandt van Rijn

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"Samson: A Tale of Strength, Betrayal, and Redemption" In the realm of Bible events, Samson stands as an iconic figure whose story continues to captivate hearts and minds. As depicted in Gustave Dore's powerful engraving "The Death of Samson, " we witness the tragic end of a man blessed with extraordinary strength. However, beyond biblical narratives lies another Samson – Commander C. R. Samson R. N. , a distinguished British airman during World War I. Alongside his fellow comrades, he fearlessly soared through the skies defending his nation against adversity. Interestingly enough, even Hollywood recognized the allure surrounding this name. Hedy Lamarr, Austrian-born American actress known for her beauty and talent, graced screens in "Samson and Delilah. " Clad in a stunning silver lame gown adorned with pearls, she brought this timeless tale to life once again. Dore's artistic prowess also immortalized other key moments from Samson's journey. From his awe-inspiring feat of destroying the temple to his triumph over Gaza Gates – these engravings serve as visual reminders of his indomitable spirit. Yet not all depictions focus solely on strength; some explore vulnerability too. In Eng Fittler's portrayal titled "Samson Shorn, " we witness him stripped of power but ultimately finding solace within himself despite adversity. Beyond literature and artistry lies yet another facet associated with this name – Aveling and Porter Showman's Road Locomotive named 'Samson. ' This mechanical marvel traveled far and wide captivating audiences wherever it went - much like its biblical namesake did centuries before. Whether it be through ancient tales or modern interpretations across various mediums, one thing remains clear: The title characters named Samson continue to leave an indelible mark on our collective consciousness - reminding us that true strength can arise from unexpected places while inspiring generations along the way.