Susanna and the Elders

About this work

This woodcut shows two older men peering at a woman from behind a wall or fence. The woman stands in the center, arms crossed, looking down. The whole scene is made of thick black lines and flat shapes—no soft edges or shading. The paper has a textured look, like old fabric. Notice how the artist used only two colors: black ink and the natural beige of the paper. The lines are rough and uneven, giving it a handmade feel. This wasn’t painted—it was carved into wood and printed. Want to learn more? Try looking up woodcut to see how this technique works.