Who painted Susanna and the Elders?

Susanna and the Elders was painted by Annibale Carracci in 1592.

Where can I see Susanna and the Elders?

Susanna and the Elders is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Susanna and the Elders?

Susanna and the Elders is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Susanna and the Elders

Annibale Carracci , 1592

Susanna and the Elders is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Annibale Carracci. It dates from 1592 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1592 print, 'Susanna and the Elders', is a work by Annibale Carracci, an Italian artist known for his influence on the Baroque style. It is executed in etching and engraving on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a biblical scene where Susanna is observed by two elders while bathing. The figures are the main focus, with Susanna appearing calm and aware, while the elders seem tense.

Technique & Style

Carracci employed sharp lines to contrast the softness of Susanna's form with the rougher textures of the elders. The resulting scene is quiet yet charged, capturing a moment in time.

History & Provenance

Created in 1592, this print showcases Carracci's engagement with printmaking, a medium that contributed to the evolving visual language of his period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Annibale Carracci

Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.