ideas from Sandrart, who was indeed a member of Duquesnoy's circle. Duquesnoy's ideas had therefore an indirect influence on the birth of the Neoclassicism movement; the Saint Susanna'' was "Duquesnoy's exemplification of his theory," and the sculpture was "clearly viewed as such by his contemporaries." Duquesnoy's Saint Susanna is today duly acknowledged as one of the most significant sculptures of 17th century's Rome, with frequent citations stressing it importance in the historical literature of art and sculpture. References Sources 1630s sculptures Marble sculptures in Italy Sculptures by François Duquesnoy Works about ancient Rome