Unlike later versions of the story, Albrecht Altdorfer, a German Renaissance artist, doesn't show the exact moment when Susanna, the beautiful wife of a rich man named Joachim (from Daniel 13), is caught off guard by the two Elders of Babylon. Instead, he shows both what happens before and after. On the left, you see the men lying under a tree, plotting and lusting for the moment.
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On the right, they're being stoned for their lies on the palace terrace. In the middle, Susanna is just innocently enjoying her bath, surrounded by her maids. The palace in the background is an amazing work of imagination, showing off Altdorfer’s skill in architecture. He was one of the first to use two-point perspective in German art, inspired by Italian styles.
There's even a rough sketch (now in Düsseldorf) that’s slightly different from the final painting. The plants also play a role in the story's message—the mullein by the staircase symbolizes Susanna’s bravery, while the nettle bush points to the men’s wicked desires.