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Samson Slaying a Philistine

Giambologna, 1566

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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.

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Title of artwork, date

Samson Slaying a Philistine, 1566

Date supported

1953

Medium and material

Marble

Dimensions

200 cm

Grant

10000

Total cost

25000

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