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Liars Collection (#2)

"Unveiling the Deception: A Journey through Art and History" In the realm of art, lies have been depicted in various forms throughout history

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna at her Bath, 1636. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)

Susanna at her Bath, 1636. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Susanna at her Bath, 1636. Found in the collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna and the Elders. After Artemisia Gentileschi. Creator: Luti, Benedetto (1666-1724)

Susanna and the Elders. After Artemisia Gentileschi. Creator: Luti, Benedetto (1666-1724)
Susanna and the Elders. After Artemisia Gentileschi. Private Collection

Background imageLiars Collection: The liberation of Susanna by Daniel. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)

The liberation of Susanna by Daniel. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
The liberation of Susanna by Daniel. Private Collection

Background imageLiars Collection: Susannah and the Elders, 1607-1608. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Susannah and the Elders, 1607-1608. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Susannah and the Elders, 1607-1608. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageLiars Collection: Creator: Martinelli, Giovanni (1604-1659)

Creator: Martinelli, Giovanni (1604-1659)
Found in the Collection of Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Background imageLiars Collection: Henry Arthur Jones - English Dramatist

Henry Arthur Jones - English Dramatist
Henry Arthur Jones (1851-1929) - English Dramatist. His works included The Liars (897) and the society play Mrs Danes Defence (1900). Date: circa 1904

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1649

Susanna and the Elders, 1649. Found in the Collection of Moravska galerie, Brno

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna at her Bath, c. 1913

Susanna at her Bath, c. 1913. Private Collection

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna at her Bath. Artist: Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-1856)

Susanna at her Bath. Artist: Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-1856)
Susanna at her Bath. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageLiars Collection: The innocence of Susanna or The judgement of Daniel, 1621-1622

The innocence of Susanna or The judgement of Daniel, 1621-1622. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1895

Susanna and the Elders, 1895. Private Collection

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1614

Susanna and the Elders, 1614. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageLiars Collection: Susannah and the Elders, 1649-1650. Artist: Guercino (1591-1666)

Susannah and the Elders, 1649-1650. Artist: Guercino (1591-1666)
Susannah and the Elders, 1649-1650. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna and the Elders. Artist: Flinck, Govaert (1615-1660)

Susanna and the Elders. Artist: Flinck, Govaert (1615-1660)
Susanna and the Elders. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna and the Elders. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Susanna and the Elders. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Susanna and the Elders. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Background imageLiars Collection: Susannah and the Elders. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

Susannah and the Elders. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Susannah and the Elders. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageLiars Collection: Susannah and the Elders. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)

Susannah and the Elders. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
Susannah and the Elders. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna and the Elders. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

Susanna and the Elders. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Susanna and the Elders. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna at her Bath, 1813. Artist: Yegorov, Alexei Yegorovich (1776-1851)

Susanna at her Bath, 1813. Artist: Yegorov, Alexei Yegorovich (1776-1851)
Susanna at her Bath, 1813. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna at her Bath, 1903-1904

Susanna at her Bath, 1903-1904. Found in the collection of Kunstmuseum St. Gallen

Background imageLiars Collection: Susannah and the Elders, 1822. Artist: Basin, Pyotr Vasilyevich (1793-1877)

Susannah and the Elders, 1822. Artist: Basin, Pyotr Vasilyevich (1793-1877)
Susannah and the Elders, 1822. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna and the Elders, ca 1555. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

Susanna and the Elders, ca 1555. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Susanna and the Elders, ca 1555. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageLiars Collection: Susannah and the Elders, 1622-1625. Artist: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)

Susannah and the Elders, 1622-1625. Artist: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Susannah and the Elders, 1622-1625. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageLiars Collection: Susannah and the Elders, 1616. Artist: Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619)

Susannah and the Elders, 1616. Artist: Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619)
Susannah and the Elders, 1616. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageLiars Collection: Susannah accused of adultery, 1695-1696. Artist: Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722)

Susannah accused of adultery, 1695-1696. Artist: Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722)
Susannah accused of adultery, 1695-1696. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageLiars Collection: Susanna at her Bath, 1526. Artist: Altdorfer, Albrecht (c. 1480-1538)

Susanna at her Bath, 1526. Artist: Altdorfer, Albrecht (c. 1480-1538)
Susanna at her Bath, 1526. Found in the collection of the Museum Kunstpalast, Dusseldorf

Background imageLiars Collection: Liars License Card

Liars License Card, from The Ancient, Reckless & Independent Order of Prevaricators, entitling the recipient to lie for a whole year, to be signed by U. R. A. Nother, Secretary of State




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"Unveiling the Deception: A Journey through Art and History" In the realm of art, lies have been depicted in various forms throughout history. From Susanna and the Elders to The Denial of Saint Peter, these timeless masterpieces shed light on the intricate web of deceit that humans weave. Susanna and the Elders, painted in 1791 by an unknown artist, captures a moment of vulnerability as Susanna is falsely accused by two elders who attempt to manipulate her innocence for their own gain. Similarly, Young woman at the Well (Susanna and the Elders?) from the Madrid Album (1795) portrays another instance where deception lurks beneath seemingly innocent encounters. The Denial of Saint Peter (1610-1615), an oil painting on canvas by an anonymous artist, immortalizes Peter's betrayal as he denies his association with Jesus three times out of fear. This poignant depiction serves as a reminder that even those closest to us can succumb to falsehoods when faced with adversity. Moving beyond religious narratives, The calumny of Apelles (1495) presents a cautionary tale about false accusations through tempera on wood medium. It warns against hasty judgments fueled by malicious intent or envy. Artistic representations are not limited to traditional mediums alone; they extend into political cartoons and illustrations too. The Fool Who Conceals The Truth and The Lying Fool (1660-86) both employ brush and Indian ink on paper techniques to expose individuals who hide behind masks while manipulating facts for personal gain. Even historical events bear witness to deceitful acts. In a chilling drawing from 1915 titled "On the war front, " we witness one German soldier pretending surrender while another mercilessly takes advantage under his coat - showcasing how lies can be employed even amidst warfare. Beyond visual arts lie literary works such as Alexander Barclays' English translation of The Ship of Fools (1874).