Artwork
Susanna im Bade
Susanna im Bade is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Domenichino. It dates from 1611 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Susanna im Bade is a 1611 painting by Domenichino, an artist associated with the Bolognese School. It is a religious genre painting from the early Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical story of Susanna, a virtuous woman, being observed while bathing. The scene is populated by three figures: Susanna, and two men who are watching her.
Technique & Style
Domenichino employed chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to emphasize the figures. The use of light and shadow creates a dramatic effect, drawing attention to the central scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek. It was created during a period of significant artistic innovation in Italy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Zampieri (US: , Italian: ; October 21, 1581 – April 6, 1641), known by the diminutive Domenichino (US: , Italian: ) after his shortness, was an Italian Baroque painter of the Bolognese School of painters.
