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Samson Slaying a Philistine

Samson Slaying a Philistine (© V&A Picture Library)

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Giambologna (1529 - 1608)

V&A

1566

The most important work by Giambologna outside Italy and the only example of his large marble groups made for the Medici to have left Florence.

  • Medium: marble
  • Dimensions: 200 cm
  • Grant Paid: £10,000 ( Total: £25,000)
  • ArtFunded in: 1953
  • Vendor: Sir William Worsley

Provenance

Sir Thomas Worsley,Hovingham


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