Susannah and the Elders

Flemish School

17th century

  • Titles Susannah and the Elders (Proper)
  • Medium oil on wood
  • Dimensions 4 9/16 x 4 3/16 in. (11.6 x 10.6 cm) frame: 7 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (18.4 x 19.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Bequest of Jeanne Adler Scharff in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Adler, 1978.40
  • Work Type painting
  • Classification Paintings

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