Susanna And The Elders Collection
"Exploring the timeless tale of Susanna and the Elders through art
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"Exploring the timeless tale of Susanna and the Elders through art: a captivating journey through centuries" Step into the world of biblical narrative with "Susanna and the Elders, 1791" by an unknown artist. This painting depicts a young woman at a well, possibly Susanna, surrounded by elderly men. Is she being watched or protected? In "Young Woman at the Well (Susanna and the Elders?) from the Madrid Album, 1795, " we encounter another interpretation of this intriguing story. The artist leaves us wondering about Susanna's fate as she converses with two elders in a garden setting. Travel back to c. 1500 with "Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders. " Here we witness Daniel saving Susanna from false accusations while passing judgment on her accusers – an act that leads to their execution. Fast forward to Preti's rendition in 1600s where he captures Susanna's vulnerability amidst two elders who seem captivated by her beauty. The tension is palpable in "Susanna and the Elders. " The year 1652 brings us another oil-on-canvas portrayal titled "Susannah Surprised by Two Elders. " An anonymous artist masterfully illustrates this pivotal moment when innocence clashes with deceit. Heinrich Aldegrever takes us further into this gripping tale with his series of engravings from 1555. In "The Two Elders Before Judge, " we witness their confrontation as they stand accused before Daniel himself. Aldegrever continues his visual narrative in "The Testimony of Daniel Convicts Two Elders" where justice prevails over deception. These engravings offer multiple perspectives on this age-old story. Jumping ahead to modern times, Christian Rohlfs presents his unique interpretation in 1916/1917's "Susannah and The Elders.