Susanna and the Elders by Jacob Jordaens. A partially nude woman is shown bathing at a stone fountain while two older men watch her from behind a balcony wall.

Susanna and the Elders

Jacob Jordaens

1653 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This dramatic 17th-century Baroque painting by Jacob Jordaens captures the biblical narrative of Susanna with masterful light and figure work.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1653 by Flemish master Jacob Jordaens, this work is a quintessential example of the Baroque period. It depicts the story of Susanna and the Elders with a powerful use of chiaroscuro, contrasting the luminous, classically rendered form of Susanna against the expressive, shadowed faces of the voyeuristic elders, all set within a rich architectural landscape.

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