Who painted Susanna und die beiden Alten?

Susanna und die beiden Alten was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Susanna und die beiden Alten?

Susanna und die beiden Alten is held by Art Collection of the University Göttingen.

Artwork

Susanna und die beiden Alten

Susanna und die beiden Alten is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Art Collection of the University Göttingen. The work portrays the biblical episode of Susanna, shown seated on a stone ledge and unclothed, with her back turned toward the viewer.

About this work

Overview

The work portrays the biblical episode of Susanna, shown seated on a stone ledge and unclothed, with her back turned toward the viewer. Two elderly men in dark robes stand behind her, one grasping a branch, while a dog rests at their feet. The setting includes a garden with trees and a distant building, rendered with careful attention to detail.

Subject & Meaning

The composition illustrates the moment from the Book of Daniel in which Susanna is observed by two elders who later accuse her of impropriety. The presence of the dog and the garden backdrop situates the narrative in an outdoor, domestic environment, emphasizing the vulnerability and innocence of the central figure against the predatory gaze of the men.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to model forms, creating a convincing sense of volume through contrasts of light and shadow. Textural nuances appear in the folds of the elders’ robes and the stone platform, while the foliage and architectural elements are rendered with fine brushwork that suggests depth within the garden scene.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. No further details about its creation date, artist, or acquisition history are provided in the available information.