Episode 67: Susanna and the Elders

Lauren and Megan discuss the different versions of “Susanna and the Elders” using feminist concepts to critique them. Allori, Rubens, Reni, Tintoretto, Caracci all provide a “male gaze” version of this timeless tale. We tie things up with our only female artist giving an alternative look at the true nature of Susanna.

Susanna and the Elders, Alessandro Allori (undated: between 1535 - 1607)

Susanna and the Elders, C. 1555, Tintoretto

Susanna and the Elders, Annibale Carracci

Susanna and the Elders,Guido Reni 1620

Susanna and the Elders, Rubens 1636-40

Judith Slaying Holofernes, Artemisia Gentileschi

Susanna and the Elders, C. 1610, Artemisia Gentileschi

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Episode 005: Artemisia Gentelleschi

Judith Slaying Holofernes (Naples Version)

Judith Slaying Holofernes by Caravaggio

 This painting by Caravaggio is often pointed to to show the difference in approach when looked at from a man's point of view rather than a woman's.

Judith and her Maidservant

 Artemisia would often revisit the same paintings or take from different parts of a story she'd already painted.

Susanna and the Elders

Lucretia

Some other paintings by Artemisia.

To learn more about Artemisia Gentelleschi and her life visit http://www.artemisia-gentileschi.com/index.shtml

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