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Daniel opposes the condemnation of Susanna
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Daniel opposes the condemnation of Susanna

Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg · 1606 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Two elders, appointed as judges over the people, harass Susanna, in the background, while she bathes. They accuse her of adultery. On the left, the two lead her before a judge, who sits on a throne on the right, and falsely accuse her, demanding the death penalty. Susanna looks up and prays to God, knowing what truly happened and that she is falsely accused. The young Daniel in the center loudly proclaims that he will not be guilty of Susanna's blood. Thereupon, Daniel is permitted to question the elders to expose the false testimony of the two. Below the image, two four-line verses in Latin and a reference to the biblical text in Daniel 13. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDaniël gaat in tegen veroordeling van Susanna. 1606. Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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