Peter Paul Rubens 1577 – 1640 Susanna and the Eldersoil on canvas (94 × 66 cm) — 1607 Galleria Borghese, Rome This work is linked to Susanna 1:20 This is the first painting Rubens makes on the subject of Susanna. The elders spy on Susanna taking a bath, and are taken with her charms. They approach her. When she rejects their approaches, they accuse her of adultery. Only by Daniel's intervention is her death by stoning prevented. Rubens made the work in his Italian period. Rate this work of art: |
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