Who painted Susanna and the Elders?

Susanna and the Elders was painted by Govert Flinck in 1627-01-01.

Where can I see Susanna and the Elders?

Susanna and the Elders is held by Bode Museum.

What movement is Susanna and the Elders?

Susanna and the Elders is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Susanna and the Elders?

Museum-quality prints of Susanna and the Elders are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Susanna and the Elders

Govert Flinck , 1627

Susanna and the Elders is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Govert Flinck. It dates from 1627 and is held in the collection of the Bode Museum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The scene is set within a garden environment that includes specific architectural and natural elements such as a fence, a cliff, and an artificial pond.

Govert Flinck's painting depicts the biblical narrative of Susanna and the Elders, a story classified within the genre of religious art. The composition centers on the figure of Susanna, who is shown alongside two elderly men, representing the accusers from the Book of Daniel. The scene is set within a garden environment that includes specific architectural and natural elements such as a fence, a cliff, and an artificial pond.

These visual components frame the moment of vulnerability and the subsequent accusation central to the story's moral and dramatic tension.

Technique & Style

Executed in 1627, this religious painting by Govert Flinck is rendered in oil paint on an oak panel support. The work measures 47 cm in height and 35 cm in width. Stylistically, the composition depicts the biblical narrative of Susanna and the Elders, featuring the female figure alongside the two elders within a setting that includes a fence, a cliff, and an artificial pond. The piece is classified as a painting and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin.

History & Provenance

Govert Flinck created the oil-on-oak-panel painting Susanna and the Elders in 1627. Classified as religious art, it depicts Susanna, the two elders, and surrounding landscape elements such as a fence, cliff, and artificial pond. The panel measures 47 cm in height and 35 cm in width.

It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, where it remains part of the permanent collection.

Overview

Govert Flinck’s 1627 oil on canvas, titled Susanna and the Elders, is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin. The work presents the biblical episode of Susanna, rendered in a restrained palette that emphasizes the contrast between illuminated flesh and a shadowed setting.

Context

The subject derives from the Book of Daniel, a popular motif among 17th‑century artists who explored themes of virtue under threat. Flinck’s treatment aligns with contemporary Dutch interpretations that balance moral instruction with dramatic visual effects.