The Death of Samson

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of collapsing structures and figures. The image depicts a chaotic environment with rubble, fallen pillars, and beams. There are human-like forms amidst the debris, some appearing trapped or in distress. The structures are grand architectural elements, shattered and crumbling. The lines and shading suggest motion and collapse. At the bottom, there is text in a stylized font. The drawing conveys a dramatic and intense atmosphere.