Susanna and the elders
41,00 €
Dimensions : 10 x 7 cm
Type of support: Stand
Completing time: 6 months
This low-relief portrays the biblical theme of Susanna and the Elders, a poignant story frequently depicted in religious art. The composition captures a dramatic and intimate moment from Susanna’s story, in which she is unjustly accused by two elders.
At the center, Susanna is depicted nude or partially veiled, seated gracefully at the edge of a stylized garden fountain.
To her left and right, the two elders emerge with insistent, almost threatening gestures: one reaches toward her, while the other appears to whisper in her ear, foreshadowing the deceit to come.
The background features symbolic elements: stylized trees—possibly cypresses or pomegranate trees—representing justice and fertility, and architectural details on the right evoke the tribunal where Susanna will later be vindicated by the prophet Daniel.
A work of fine craftsmanship, this bas-relief highlights the drama, symbolism, and narrative depth of classical religious art.
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