The Wedding of Samson

The painting depicts a banquet scene with a central bride seated at a round table, wearing a pale gown and a small crown, surrounded by a crowd of guests in varied poses. The composition centers on the bride, with figures arranged on both sides that create a diagonal gaze toward her, set against a richly draped backdrop and carved furniture. The color palette relies on warm earth tones and deep shadows, with selective highlights on the dress and faces, and the handling shows Rembrandt’s characteristic chiaroscuro and loose, tactile brushwork.