Susanna en de ouderlingen 1606 - 1640

"Susanna en de ouderlingen" (1606 - 1640), an etching by Christoffel Jegher (1596 - 1653), depicts a scene from the biblical Book of Daniel. The artwork portrays Susanna being falsely accused of adultery by two elders in a garden setting. The detailed depiction of the figures and the architectural elements showcases Jegher's mastery of the etching technique, which was popular in the Dutch Golden Age. This print, with its dramatic narrative, highlights the theme of temptation and injustice.