Susanna and the Elders

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, c. 1625

The image shows three figures. The central figure is a woman seated next to a water source, with water at her feet. She is seated with her body slightly turned to the side. Two older men stand closely behind her, with one reaching out towards her. The woman has long hair and is partially covered with a cloth on her head. The men have curly hair and pronounced facial features. They are dressed in long-sleeved garments. The background includes an architectural structure with an arched window and stonework, surrounded by trees.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Date
c. 1625
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut in black, heightened with white gouache, on blue laid paper
Dimensions
28 × 17.6 cm (trimmed to image)
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows three figures. The central figure is a woman seated next to a water source, with water at her feet. She is seated with her body slightly turned to the side. Two older men stand closely behind her, with one reaching out towards her. The woman has long hair and is partially covered with a cloth on her head. The men have curly hair and pronounced facial features. They are dressed in long-sleeved garments. The background includes an architectural structure with an arched window and stonework, surrounded by trees.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700