Samson and the Lion

Samson and the Lion (Italian: Sansone e il leone) is an 1842 history painting by the Italian artist Francesco Hayez.^{[1] [2]} It depicts the biblical figure of Samson having just fought and defeated a lion with his bare hands.^[3] Hayez was a leading figure in the Romantic movement and produced a number of works dealing with religious themes. Today the painting is in the Gallery of Modern Art of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence.^[4]

Samson and the Lion
Artist	Francesco Hayez
Year	1842
Type	Oil on canvas, history painting
Dimensions	210 cm × 162 cm (83 in × 64 in)
Location	Palazzo Pitti, Florence