The statue represents a biblical story. Suzanne, a very beautiful woman, who bathes on one heat day and is watched by two old men who unsuccessfully tried to have a sexual intercourse with her and evantually unjustly accused her of adultery. The story is considered apocryphal by Protestants.
I've not heard of Paul Cabet before - but it's a lovely sculpture - I had my head in "impressionist art" at the Musee d'Orsay- and obviously missed some really beautiful sculptures. Must go back real soon!!! Dianne
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Is it just me, or were most sculptures obsessed with bathing women?
Beware Jacob, you know who was watching Suzanne after the bath...
RATS! I knew I misspelled sculptors.
I really love this sculpture in the foreground ...nice contrast with the painting further!
Ciao Jacob, thanks for showing us this magnificent sculpture
Ciao Jacob, thanks for showing us this magnificent sculpture
The statue represents a biblical story. Suzanne, a very beautiful woman, who bathes on one heat day and is watched by two old men who unsuccessfully tried to have a sexual intercourse with her and evantually unjustly accused her of adultery.
The story is considered apocryphal by Protestants.
Susanna
What a great museum. I'm glad you took good photos. Mine (if they are any good) are mostly on slides, which I haven't begun to scan yet.
I've not heard of Paul Cabet before - but it's a lovely sculpture - I had my head in "impressionist art" at the Musee d'Orsay- and obviously missed some really beautiful sculptures. Must go back real soon!!!
Dianne
Beautiful! Great background too.
wow this is really great!!!
Bon Anniversaire à toi tous les deux.
What a great piece! So realistic, so well done!
And so well photographed! :)
God bless you!
Cezar
After I posted the good wishes, I realized I was a few days early.
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