Heracles (Herakles, Hercules) and the Lion Sculpture Plaque

Samson Killing the Lion (Heracles and the Lion) plaque

Samson, is the third to last of the Judges of the ancient Children of Israel mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, the
Tanakh. He is described in the Book of Judges chapters 13 to 16. Samson is something of a Herculean
figure, utilizing massive strength to combat his enemies and perform heroic feats unachievable by ordinary
men: wrestling a lion, slaying an entire army with nothing more than a donkey's jawbone, and tearing down an
entire building. Samson lived when God was punishing the Israelites by giving them "into the hand of the
Philistines" This plaque was first hand-sculpted and then made of cast stone with antique finish. It depicts
the struggle of Samson with the Lion, a story that resembles one of the labours of Hercules (Herakles,
Heracles) and his struggle with the Nemean Lion.

Item No. 018

Weight 12 Lb.

Dimensions: W: 19.75" H: 19.75" D: 4

$349.00