Artwork
Susanna and the Elders
Susanna and the Elders is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Neck. It dates from 1692 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Susanna and the Elders is a 1692 oil painting by Jan van Neck, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene: a nude woman, Susanna, kneeling by water, unaware of two men observing her from behind foliage. The narrative is drawn from a biblical story where Susanna is wrongly accused by the men.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by detailed renderings of skin and foliage, achieved through the use of oil paint. The scene is marked by a quiet, intimate atmosphere.
Artist & collection
