Painting By Guglielmo Berti "susanna And The Elders" Oil On Canvas 19th Century

Oil painting on canvas dating back to the late 19th century. Signed lower right. It depicts a biblical episode from the Book of Daniel. The scene immortalizes the moment when two elderly judges spy on and blackmail Susanna, threatening to accuse her of adultery unless she yields to their advances. Despite her refusal, Susanna is later exonerated thanks to the intervention of the prophet Daniel. At the center of the scene stands Susanna, wrapped naked in a white cloth like her body, with two old men leering at her in the background on the right. The scene is framed by red curtains and a red marble column on the right, while in the background, beyond the balustrade of the room, an exotic landscape opens up, with palm trees and prickly pears. The painting is by the Venetian painter Guglielmo Berti, best known for his landscapes and Venetian views from life, but also a producer of genre scenes, mostly popular. This work also displays the artist's attention to detail, from the small objects in Susanna's bathroom to the embroidery and fabric designs of her clothes, and the grain of the marble on the column on the right. The work is presented in a contemporary frame of carved and gilded wood.

Product Condition:
The item is in good condition, with minor signs of wear. We try to present the item's actual condition as accurately as possible with the photos. If any details are unclear from the photos, the description will apply.

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 66
Width: 53,5