Who painted The Story of Joseph?

The Story of Joseph was painted by Biagio d'Antonio.

Where can I see The Story of Joseph?

The Story of Joseph is held by J. Paul Getty Museum.

What movement is The Story of Joseph?

The Story of Joseph is associated with Early Renaissance.

Artwork

The Story of Joseph

Biagio d'Antonio

The Story of Joseph is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Biagio d'Antonio. It is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About this work

Overview

Biagio d'Antonio’s 1493 oil painting, titled The Story of Joseph, is part of the collection at the J. Paul Getty Museum. The work depicts a bustling narrative scene populated by numerous figures and animals set against a varied landscape of hills, trees, water and a boat.

Subject & Meaning

The composition illustrates a biblical episode involving Joseph, though the precise moment is not identified in the visual record. The presence of travelers, livestock and a procession suggests a moment of movement or revelation within the larger Joseph narrative.

Technique & Style

Executed in the late‑15th‑century Florentine manner, the painting displays meticulous attention to detail, especially in the rendering of fabrics, animal anatomy and natural scenery. D’Antonio employs a balanced arrangement of foreground and background elements, creating depth through overlapping figures and a receding landscape.

History & Provenance

Created in 1493, the panel entered the Getty Museum’s collection in the 20th century, where it remains on view. Its provenance prior to acquisition by the museum is not extensively documented in the available sources.