Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

Giovanni Baglione

Created:
Movement:
1602
Baroque
key Notes:
"Biblical narrative" and "emotional tension."
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Dimensions:
39 1/4 x 54 1/4 in. (99.7 x 137.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Joseph and Potiphar's Wife," painted by Giovanni Baglione in 1602, depicts the biblical narrative from the Book of Genesis in which Potiphar's wife attempts to seduce Joseph, ultimately leading to his wrongful imprisonment. This work exemplifies Baglione's mastery of dramatic composition and emotional expression, reflecting the influence of Caravaggio's chiaroscuro while also contributing to the broader discourse on morality and virtue in Baroque art.

Description of the work:

"Joseph and Potiphar's Wife," painted by Giovanni Baglione in the early 17th century, depicts the biblical narrative of Joseph's encounter with Potiphar's wife, characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro and dynamic composition. The figures are rendered with meticulous attention to anatomical detail and expressive gestures, emphasizing the tension and moral conflict inherent in the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Joseph and Potiphar's Wife