The design of the group draws heavily upon elements found in the work of Michelangelo and Giambologna. It is now thought possible that Foggini carved his group from the colossal marble block reserved by Giambologna which was present in the workshop on Giambologna's death in 1608 and was available to Foggini when he took over the same workshop a century later.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Samson and the Phillistines, 1749
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Marble
Dimensions
233 cm
Grant
75000
Total cost
350000
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