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Samson Mercy
France
Artist highlights
- International Exposure
- Prizewinner
- Works on commission
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Artwork details
- Medium : Oil, Pencil on Linen
- Other details : Unmounted artwork. Mounting and/or framing available on request.
- Dimensions : 31.9x32.3in
About this artwork
This is the first commission painting I have ever made, it is also the first biblical painting I was asked to do, it is a painting of “Abraham’s prophesy”. Since the budget of the commission was limited, I based the mane figure in the foreground on a sketch of the sculpture of the boxer at rest (that I did a few years back in Rome). I usually stay away from narrative painting but was willing to try as long as the painting was appealing visually,…
It’s a painting of Abraham’s prophesy from the first testament Genesis 15:5, the Bible said that Abraham would have many descendants and that counting them would be like counting the stars. If now a days we consider Christianity Islam and other monotheistic Judaic religions and sects his offspring, the prophecy non the less came true. Abraham is not a direct descendent of Cain or Abel but is non the less their relative (following the logic of the bible) , their recessive gene has managed to make its way through to the modern populatio
Samson Mercy
France
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Prizewinner
- Works on commission
« The world , nature, and life is a gift...for the short time I have on this earth I wish to capture some of its beauty in my paintings, it is my way to celebrate the “joie de vivre” and give back to the creator, the ultimate act of creating myself. »
Samson Mercy, is a painter based in Paris, who exhibited in several galleries around the world. His paintings are in public and private collections in the US, France, UK & Israel. After the artist has been featured in the NY Times, Le Parisian and a few other local newspapers, Sam’s work remains humble honest and direct. Rachamin values the importance of classical art and the beautiful aesthetic of old masters. Many of his paintings are inspired by the history of art, but portray modern and contemporary life....
