Peter Paul Rubens
(1577-1640)
Susanna und die beiden Alten,
um 1636/38
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
79 x 109 cm
Displayed
AP OG Saal VIII
Acquisition
Aus der Kurfürstlichen Galerie
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Peter Paul Rubens, Susanna und die beiden Alten, um 1636/38, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/wq4jXnYLWo (Last updated on 24.08.2023)
Susanna is being watched by two elderly men while she is bathing in her garden. Through her crouched posture, inspired by a Classical sculpture, she attempts to evade their gaze and, as such, represents the epitome of chastity. By contrast, the vehement gestures of the two old men illustrate their lust; no obstacle is going to prevent them from satisfying their desire. Provoked by her resistance, they later slander Susanna whose innocence is ultimately proven by the Prophet Daniel.
