Susanna at her Bath

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Susanna at her Bath
Francesco Hayez - Susanna at her Bath (National Gallery, London).jpg
Artist Francesco Hayez
Year1850
Type Oil on canvas, religious art
Dimensions138 cm× 122 cm(54 in× 48 in)
Location National Gallery, London

Susanna at her Bath is an 1850 religious history painting by the Italian artist Francesco Hayez. [1] It depicts the biblical figure of Susanna in a nude scene. [2] Drawn from the story of Susanna and the Elders, it was a popular subject for artists from the Renaissance era onwards. Although Hayez does not depict the old men watching Susanna as she is bathing, their presence is suggested by her startled expression as she looks over her shoulder. Today, the painting is in a private collection, but as of early 2026 was on loan to the National Gallery, London, where it was not on display. [3]

References

  1. Philpot p.308
  2. Grillo p.106-7
  3. "Susanna at her Bath, Francesco Hayez". National Gallery, London. Archived from the original on 20 December 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.

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