{"product_id":"samson-and-delilah-alexandre-cabanel","title":"Samson and Delilah - Alexandre Cabanel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic 1878 oil painting by Alexandre Cabanel, depicting the biblical figures of Samson and Delilah with technical precision and emotional restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Cabanel, a leading figure of the French Academic tradition, produced this depiction of the biblical narrative in 1878. The composition focuses on the aftermath of Delilah's betrayal, with Samson asleep in her lap. Cabanel employs the polished finish and precise draughtsmanship characteristic of the École des Beaux-Arts, where he taught for many years. His approach to the subject prioritises the psychological tension between the figures, rather than the violent action often associated with this story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelilah is depicted with a detached, almost melancholic expression, her gaze directed away from the sleeping Samson. Her attire, including an ornate headpiece and a metallic belt, reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with Orientalism, a common theme in European art of the period. The lighting is controlled, drawing attention to the contrast between the pale, soft skin of Delilah and the darker, shadowed form of Samson. The background remains largely obscured, ensuring the viewer concentrates on the interaction of the two primary figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabanel was highly regarded during his lifetime for his technical proficiency and his ability to render textures, from the diaphanous fabric of Delilah's garment to the metallic sheen of her accessories. This work demonstrates his mastery of the human form and his adherence to the formal standards of the Salon. By choosing a moment of quietude, Cabanel invites a closer inspection of the emotional weight carried by the characters. The painting remains a representative example of the late nineteenth-century French academic style, which favoured historical and mythological subjects rendered with meticulous attention to detail and anatomical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-monk-and-the-beggar-fyodor-bronnikov\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Monk and the Beggar - Fyodor Bronnikov — Fyodor Bronnikov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-a-lady-with-a-fan-franz-xaver-winterhalter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of a Lady with a Fan - Franz Xaver Winterhalter — Franz Xaver Winterhalter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Cabanel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58609533518159,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58609535123791,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58609535156559,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609535189327,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58609535222095,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609535254863,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609535287631,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58609535320399,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609535353167,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609535385935,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58609535418703,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609535451471,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samson-and-Delilah_Poster_CompositorV1_1788157812377.jpg?v=1788157902","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/samson-and-delilah-alexandre-cabanel","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}