Susannah and the Elders
Acrylic
WallArt
1661
125.0 x 145.0 cm
Museo de Arte de Ponce
This painting is a rare example of nudity from Spain in the 17th century. According to the Bible, two elders tried to take advantage of the virtuous Susanna while she bathed alone in her garden. The men threatened to say they had seen her with a man if she resisted their advances. Here, the elders encroach upon the vulnerable Susanna, with one assailant’s hand on her shoulder and the other holding down her dress. Susanna hastily tries to cover herself and twists away from the men, reserving an unobstructed look for the viewer in this highly eroticized scene of assault.
Claudio Coello (1642 – 1693)
Claudio Coello, maestro del Barroco español del siglo XVII. Descubre sus audaces colores y composiciones en obras como 'Adoración de la Hostia'. Un legado artístico imprescindible.
Museo de Arte de Ponce (Ponce, Estados Unidos de América)
Explore la impresionante colección de arte europeo y puertorriqueño del Museo de Arte de Ponce, que incluye una galería prerrafaelita de renombre mundial. Viva la cultura y el patrimonio artístico del Caribe.
Detalles de la obra
- Título: Susannah and the Elders
- Artista: Claudio Coello
- Año: 1661
- Dimensiones originales: 125.0 x 145.0 cm
- Formato: Landscape
- Estado de derechos de autor: Dominio público
- Dónde verla: Museo de Arte de Ponce
- Tipo de técnica o medio: WallArt
- Paleta de colores: Earthy
- Propósito: Accent