Joseph Sold by his Brothers

Beschey employs a soft Rococo palette and delicate modeling, while the use of chiaroscuro creates a pronounced contrast between illuminated faces and shadowed surroundings. This handling of light gives the scene depth and drama, directing the eye toward the central interaction between Joseph and the brother reaching for him.

Since its creation, the painting has remained in Belgium, eventually entering the holdings of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. The museum acquired the work as part of its effort to represent Flemish art of the 18th century, preserving Beschey’s contribution to the period’s religious narrative tradition.