Artwork
Susannah and the Elders
Susannah and the Elders is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Susannah and the Elders' is a 1593 oil-on-canvas work by Paolo Veronese, a prominent Venetian artist known for large-scale religious and mythological scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the biblical story of Susannah, a young woman confronted by two older men, conveying a sense of tension and unease through the figures' expressions and postures.
Technique & Style
Veronese employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the central figures amidst lush greenery and classical architectural elements, characteristic of the Mannerist style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, created by Veronese, born Paolo Caliari in 1528, alongside other notable Venetian artists like Titian and Tintoretto.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
Susanna and the Elders
Susanna and the elders
Susanna and the Elders
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