Doubts have resurfaced regarding the authenticity of Peter Paul Rubens' painting 'Samson and Delilah' in the National Gallery, following new evidence suggesting it may be a 20th-century imitation. Art historian Euphrosyne Doxiadis plans to present a detailed analysis in March asserting that the painting lacks Rubens' distinctive brushwork. She further critiques its craftsmanship and discrepancies in detail, such as Samson’s toes. Additionally, Doxiadis references witness accounts that challenge the gallery's assertions about the painting’s condition, complicating its provenance and authenticity.
Euphrosyne Doxiadis argues that the flowing, twisting brushstrokes characteristic of Rubens are absent in Samson and Delilah, implying it might be a 20th-century copy.
The painting Samson and Delilah showcases poor craftsmanship that would have been deemed unacceptable in the 17th century, suggesting it doesn't align with Rubens' high standards.
Doxiadis points out that Rubens would never have depicted Samson with chopped off toes, indicating significant discrepancies between this work and acknowledged copies of his originals.
The testimony of the late Jan Bosselaers challenges the National Gallery's claims, providing anecdotal evidence that complicates the painting's provenance.
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