Samson Destroying the Temple

Lattanzio Gambara, 1550s

This drawing depicts an elaborate architectural scene with figures in motion. The image features a detailed interior setting with grand columns and sweeping staircases. Numerous figures are scattered throughout,… · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: Lattanzio Gambara ¹
Date: 1550s ¹
Medium: pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk ¹
Original: 5,521 × 6,124 px ¹
License: CC0 (National Gallery of Art Open Access)
Credit: National Gallery of Art, Washington, Purchased as the Gift of Dian Woodner

Object record, National Gallery of Art

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