Susanna en de ouderlingen

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

Richard Earlom's *Susanna en delingen* (Susanna and the Elders), in 1769, a dramatic biblical scene from the Book Daniel. The composition depicts the virtuous Susanna bathing, spied upon by two lecherous elders who later falsely accuse her—a tale of innocence, voyeurism, and divine justice that inspired countless artists from the Renaissance onward. Earlom, a leading British engraver of his time, specialized in exquisite mezzotint prints, often reproducing works by Old Masters like Rubens, whose lush handling of flesh and light this piece likely echoes. Measuring 456 × 535 mm on paper, this p...

About the Artist

Richard Earlom · 1728–1794

Richard Earlom (1743–1822) stands as one of the supreme masters of mezzotint engraving in British art history, whose technical virtuosity and dedication to reproductive printmaking brought the works of Old Masters to unprecedented audiences. Born in London on May 14, 1743, Earlom spent his entire career transforming paintings and drawings into prints of extraordinary quality, elevating reproductiv...