Susanna and the Elders (Artemisia Gentileschi, London)
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Susanna and the Elders is a painting by the Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi. It is one of many paintings executed by Gentileschi on the theme of Susanna being approached by two men while she is washing. The painting was completed in 1639 while Gentileschi was living in London. Queen Henrietta Maria is the likely to be the one that commissioned the painting.[1] The painting was rediscovered as being by Gentileschi after research and restoration in the 2020s.[2] It is part of the British Royal Collection.[3]
References
- ↑ "The Burlington Magazine". www.burlington.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Lost painting by female artist goes on display at Windsor Castle". 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Explore the Royal Collection Online". www.rct.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
