Susanna and the Elders, 1536

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Using drawing skills honed in Albrecht Dürer's workshop, Hans Schäufelein focused on justice for Susanna. Prompted by God, Daniel asks each elder separately under which tree she committed her alleged adultery. When they gave differing answers, their lie was exposed. Schäufelein compressed the narrative to include, clockwise from back right: the elders entering the garden, Daniel questioning Susanna, her maids, the courtroom, and the elders being put to death.

Details
Title
Susanna and the Elders
Artist Life
c. 1482–1539/40
Role
Artist
Accession Number
P.68.251
Provenance
Ambroise Firmin-Didot, (L. 119); J. J. Peoli, (l. 2020); Frederick Keppel, 1916
Catalogue Raisonne
Dodgson II.212 Pass. 136
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