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Susannah accused by the Elders, 1562 (pen & ink on paper)
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Susannah accused by the Elders, 1562 (pen & ink on paper)
449259 Susannah accused by the Elders, 1562 (pen & ink on paper) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 19.7x25.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23497246
© Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees / Bridgeman Images
Arrest Book Of Daniel Daniel Defence Guard Guards Hebrew Innocence Innocent Lecherous Perspective Protection Susannah Triumph Virtue Voyeur Voyeurism Voyeurs Allegorical Blackmail Youthful
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This pen and ink print, titled "Susannah accused by the Elders" transports us back to 1562. Created by the talented Dutch artist Maerten van Heemskerck, this artwork measures 19.7x25.2 cm and is part of The Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth. The scene depicted in this drawing revolves around Susannah, a virtuous young woman from the biblical Book of Daniel who finds herself wrongfully accused by a group of lecherous elders. As we observe from an allegorical perspective, these elderly men act as voyeurs while plotting against Susannah's innocence. Intriguingly, the artist skillfully captures both the youthful beauty of Susannah and the sinister intentions of her accusers through meticulous detail and expressive lines. We can almost feel her vulnerability as she stands before them, defended only by her own virtue. The presence of guards suggests that an arrest may be imminent, adding tension to this dramatic moment frozen in time. This Renaissance-era artwork not only showcases Heemskerck's mastery but also serves as a powerful commentary on themes such as blackmail, injustice, and defenselessness. As we gaze upon this historical treasure brought to life through Bridgeman Images' reproduction with permission from Chatsworth Settlement Trustees, we are reminded once again of art's ability to transcend time and evoke emotions that resonate with us even today.
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