Susanna and the Elders
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a young woman sitting outdoors, wrapped in a light cloth. An older man leans over her from behind, his hand on her shoulder. Another older man stands nearby, watching. The scene looks like a quiet moment in a garden, with trees and a building in the background. The woman’s face is turned up, as if surprised or uneasy. The lighting focuses on her skin and the men’s faces, while the rest stays dark. If you like this kind of dramatic lighting, look up chiaroscuro.
