Wednesday, May 9

Susannah And Megan

"Susannah And Her Bath" painted by Francesco Hayez in 1850 and displayed at The National Gallery.  It pre-dates Megan Fox by 160 years.

A curator describes the portrait to a bunch of eager sixth formers : "The virtuous Susannah (she says) "bathes in her garden and is approached by two corrupt elders who, lusting for her, threaten to accuse her of adultery if she does not give into their demands. She refuses and is falsely accused by them, but her innocence is proved, preventing her from being stoned."

Here is Megan Fox in Rolling Stone magazine :