Susanna and the Elders c. 1570s

"Susanna and the Elders" is an oval-shaped bronze plaquette, a type of small relief sculpture, created by an anonymous artist in the 1570s. The plaquette depicts the biblical story of Susanna, a young woman falsely accused of adultery by two elders, who are shown pursuing her as she attempts to flee. The scene is set in a garden with a walled city in the background, indicating a possible setting in Jerusalem. The plaquette's detailed carving and expressive figures showcase the high-quality craftsmanship of Renaissance-era metalwork.