Samson Killing the Lion is one of Dürer's most accomplished early woodcuts. The fine detail and rich shadows very nearly equal the technical qualities of an engraving. Illustrating a story from the Book of Judges, Dürer's woodcut depicts the biblical hero Samson weaponless astride the lion's back.
Details
Title: Samson Killing the Lion
Date Created: 1498
Physical Dimensions: Image dimensions: 15 3/32 x 10 29/32 in. (38.339 x 27.701 cm.)