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Engraving of a seated nude woman washing her feet in a small fountain, two men and town buildings behind. — Art Institute of Chicago · Public Domain · Reuse terms

Germany / 1555

Susanna Surprised by the Elders, from The Story of Susanna

Susanna Surprised by the Elders, from The Story of Susanna

Look closely at Susanna Surprised by the Elders, from The Story of Susanna. Engraving of a seated nude woman washing her feet in a small fountain, two men and town buildings behind.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Which detail would have made someone stop and look at this print? The Art Institute dates Susanna Surprised by the Elders, from The Story of Susanna to 1555.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Heinrich Aldegrever German, 1502-c.1560 made this print. The museum dates it 1555.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoSusanna Surprised by the Elders, from The Story of Susanna

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