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

Department

Flämische Malerei

Genre

Malerei

Inventory number

317

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.