Samson and Delilah is a painting by the famous Peter Paul Rubens. It is painted around the year 1609 to 1610 and was commissioned by Nicolaas Rockox, the alderman of Antwerp. The oil painting depicts the fate of Samson's passion towards Delilah, as was said in the Bible. Samson, a Jewish hero with supernatural strength, was defeated once he fell in love with Delilah. Delilah was bribed by the Philistines, and upon discovering that his strength came from his never been cut hair, had called a barber to cut his hair while he slept in her lap. The Philistines wait at the door to capture Samson once his strength is drained from him. A statue of Venus with Cupid can also be seen at the back, "a reference to the cause of Samson's fate" (The National Gallery). 

The painting shows a sensuous scene, and it is represented greatly through the magnificent colours and soft brush strokes, looking almost real. It portrays that even a great strength can be weakened through passion. 

References
The National Gallery. (n.d.). Samson and Delilah. Retrieved November 18, 2017, from The National Gallery: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/peter-paul-rubens-samson-and-delilah

Rubens.net. (n.d.). Samson and Delilah, 1610 by Peter Paul Rubens. Retrieved November 18, 2017, from Peter Paul Rubens - Paintings & Biography: http://www.peterpaulrubens.net/samson-and-delilah.jsp