Robusti, also known as Tintoretto or Il Furioso, for the energy and "fury" with which he painted, depicted both sacred and profane subjects in a period sometimes known as the Venetian “golden century”.

According to the story, a young married Jewish woman named Susanna bathed in a pool in her garden every day.

After Susanna sent away her maids to fetch fragrant oils and perfumes for her bath, the two men rushed forward, propositioning her to have sex with them.

The two prominent elders of the community then publicly denounced her, falsely accusing her of committing adultery with a young man.

The elderly judges were exposed for lying and for bearing false witness – a capital crime according to ancient Jewish law.

Around her on the ground are several bright objects including a white silk shawl, pearls, jewelry, a comb, and silverware, which together form a kind of still life.