Artwork
Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dresm
Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dresm is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Andrea del Sarto. It dates from 1515 and is held in the collection of the Galleria Palatina.
About this work
Overview
Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dream is a painting by Andrea del Sarto, executed in oil paint in 1515. It is a representative work of the High Renaissance and is housed at the Uffizi Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from a biblical narrative, with Pharaoh seated on a throne and Joseph standing beside him, interpreting the monarch's dream. The surrounding figures are engaged with the scene, some focusing on Joseph.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Andrea del Sarto's skill with oil paint, capturing intricate details such as the folds of fabric and the expressions on the figures' faces. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, highlighting the main figures against a softly rendered background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea del Sarto was an Italian painter from Florence, whose career flourished during the High Renaissance and early Mannerism.
Stories of Joseph
The Legend of the King's Sons
The Ordination of St. Stephen
The Preaching of Saint John the Baptist
Representation from the Life of the Young Tobias I
Predigt Johannes des Täufers
Presentation of the Virgin Mary at the Temple
Communion of the Apostles
Joseph going to prison
The adoration of the magi