Susanna

Media - 1966.47.81 - SAAM-1966.47.81_1 - 56377
Copied Paul Manship, Susanna, 1965, bronze on marble base, 8 587 143 78 in. (21.918.510.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.81

Artwork Details

Title
Susanna
Artist
Date
1965
Dimensions
8 587 143 78 in. (21.918.510.0 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Paul Manship
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze on marble base
Classifications
Keywords
  • Religion — Old Testament — Susanna
Object Number
1966.47.81

Artwork Description

This sculpture was probably inspired by the biblical story of Susanna. Two elders tried to seduce the young girl while she bathed, but she rejected their advances. In their anger, the men falsely accused her of adultery and sentenced her to death. In this piece the girl is reaching for a cloth and appears unaware of the two lechers.