Des Joseph Süssen Lebens–Wamdel, wie auch sein Schellme–voller handel, wird mit dem galgen–Tod bezahlet woran er in den Kefig prahlet / [Die Hinrichtung des Juden Süß Oppenheimer in Stuttgart]. [Execution of the Jew Süß in Stuttgart]. Engraving by an unknown artist. Publisher, place and year not indicated, [Germany, ca. 1738]. German.

Engraving depicting six scenes from the life of Joseph Süßkind Oppenheimer, from the time he served as court Jew until his execution. The center of the leaf is occupied by a large illustration of the gallows and the metal cage Oppenheimer's body was exhibited in. This engraving is presumably part of a group of publications circulated shortly after his execution.

Joseph Süßkind Oppenheimer (1698–1738) was a court Jew, banker and financial advisor to Duke Karl Alexander of Würtemberg. After the Duke's sudden death, Oppenheimer was charged for a variety of offenses: treason, abusing his position and authority for his personal gain, embezzlement of public funds and licentious lifestyle; he was hanged and his body was left in a suspended cage for six years (the cage is featured in most engravings depicting his story). See also items 232 and 234.
Compare: Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg, Inventarnummer HB3934.

Engraving: 35.5X27.5 cm; leaf: 36.5X29 cm. Very good condition. Minor creases, minor stains. Paper residue on verso.

Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, 117.011.018.