Susanna and the Elders.
1647–1726
Medium
Pen and brown ink, over traces of black chalk or graphite
Dimensions
sheet: 7 7/16 x 7 5/8 in. (18.9 x 19.3 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Accession Number
49.19.59
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the intricate drawing *Susanna and the Elders created by the Genoese artist Gregorio' Ferrari (active 1647–1726), viewers encounter a dramatic rendition of the biblical story from the Book of Daniel., a virtuous woman, is secretly observed by lecherous elders while bathing, a narrative that captivated Baroque artists for its exploration of innocence, voyeurism, and moral. De' Ferrari, known for his lively Genoese Baroque style influenced by masters like Rubens, captures this tense moment with architectural elements like buildings and fountains, heightening the scene's intimacy and peril—tag...