Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Weltchronik
Germany, Regensburg, ca. 1360
MS M.769 fol. 149v

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Samson: slaying Philistines -- Samson, extending left hand to shoulder of soldier, raises jawbone with right hand. He is surrounded by soldiers, wearing armor and holding swords, most bleeding from wounds, some reclining on ground, eyes closed.
Samson: carrying Gates of Gaza -- Samson carries two halves of portal on back; portal is behind him.