Saint Susanna, Baroque marble sculpture in Santa Maria di Loreto, Italy
The Saint Susanna statue depicts a Roman virgin martyr, with naturalistic features carved in white marble, displaying a downward gaze toward the viewers.
François Duquesnoy created this masterwork between 1630 and 1633 as part of a commission from the Bakers' Guild for the church decoration program.
The figure combines classical Greek influences with Roman Baroque style, setting a new standard for portraying draped clothing in European sculpture.
The sculpture stands in the Santa Maria di Loreto church near Trajan's Column, where visitors can examine the detailed marble work during church hours.
Duquesnoy spent three years perfecting the statue while battling health issues, including gout and vertigo, which affected the creation process.
Inception: 1630s
Creator: François Duquesnoy
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 41.89611,12.48417
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:06
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