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Susannah Crouching

Jacob Jordaens

1642

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Nude

Dominant colour

Susannah Crouching is a 1642 watercolor by Jacob Jordaens, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacob Jordaens
When & what style?: 1642 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two women sitting naked in a dimly lit space. Their skin is drawn in soft chalk lines, with one woman resting her head on her hand while the other leans forward. The background is faint, with just a hint of a curtain or fabric behind them. The artist used light shading to show curves and folds in the skin, making the figures look real but gentle. The colors are mostly muted, with just a touch of red and white to add warmth. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.