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Legend of Susanna
Datec. 1520

Artist Urban Görtschacher (um 1485 Görtschach – nach 1530 Unbekannt)

ULAN

Object typeBlackboard
MediumPainting on spruce
Dimensions
99 × 132 cm
Signaturelinks unten mit einer Wegwarte
Inventory number4881
Location Upper Belvedere
Susanna is falsely charged with adultery. The prophet Daniel exposes the lies by cross-examining her accusers separately, eliciting conflicting stories that would lead to their conviction. Although a story from the Bible, this painting was not necessarily intended for a religious setting. Its subject matter would have also made it ideal as an image of justice and virtue in a private home or even a town hall. As with all paintings attributed to the Villach-based artist Urban Görtschacher, the work is signed at the lower edge with a blue chicory flower.

Provenance
Exhibitions

Schloss Ambras (?).
Alter Galeriebestand.
1891 Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wien
1953 Übernahme aus dem Kunsthistorischen Museum, Wien

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