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after Mair von Landshut — Samson Portant la Porte de la Ville de Gaza
after Mair von Landshut

Samson Portant la Porte de la Ville de Gaza

This heliogravure depicts the biblical narrative of Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza, a dramatic demonstration of his legendary strength. Created after a composition by Mair von Landshut, a 16th century German artist, the print employs the reproductive technique of heliogravure to capture the dynamic muscularity and emotional intensity of the scene. The medium's capacity for fine detail and tonal variation allows the artist to render both the heroic physicality of the protagonist and the architectural grandeur of the monumental gates.

Medium
Heliogravure

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March Modern & Contemporary Art

March 25, 2026

Lot 246

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after Mair von Landshut, Samson Portant la Porte de la Ville de Gaza

This heliogravure depicts the biblical narrative of Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza, a dramatic demonstration of his legendary strength. Created after a composition by Mair von Landshut, a 16th century German artist, the print employs the reproductive technique of heliogravure to capture the dynamic muscularity and emotional intensity of the scene. The medium's capacity for fine detail and tonal variation allows the artist to render both the heroic physicality of the protagonist and the architectural grandeur of the monumental gates.

Medium
Heliogravure
Seen at
RoGallery, Long Island City, NY

Related themes

Religious Art, German Artist, Dramatic heroism, Print Medium, 16th Century, Biblical Narrative, Engraving, Classical Composition, Northern Renaissance, Old Testament Subject