Framed Cameo "susanna And The Elders"

This cameo is not a brooch, but rather a small painting depicting Susanna and the Elders. The perfectly sculpted Susanna is about to bathe, spied upon by two elders hiding in the foliage. The biblical story of Susanna is that of a woman who, refusing the elders' advances, is accused of adultery. The prophet Daniel defends her and proves her innocence. This exquisite work is a testament to love, commissioned in the 1960s by a Parisian jeweler for his wife. Originally presented in a box, it was later framed for easier viewing. The cameo has a striking three-dimensional quality; Susanna stands out from the background, lending considerable depth to the piece. The artist skillfully used the natural colors of the stone to color this small painting. The cameo itself is mounted on a metal plate set within a peach-colored velvet case. Modern gold-leaf frame. Careful worldwide shipping.