Which Rembrandt painting portrays the biblical figure Susanna being observed while bathing?

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Rembrandt’s painting of Susanna being observed while bathing is Susanna at the Bath.

Rembrandt painted the work in 1647, using the story of Susanna and the Elders from the Book of Daniel. In the narrative, two elders spy on Susanna while she bathes and threaten to accuse her of adultery after she rejects them.

The painting concentrates on Susanna’s vulnerability and alarm. Rembrandt presents her turning toward the viewer as the elders approach, giving the familiar biblical subject an immediate human drama.

This work is distinct from Bathsheba at Her Bath, which depicts Bathsheba reading King David’s letter. It is also different from Rembrandt’s earlier depictions of Susanna, since he returned to the subject more than once during his career.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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