Artwork
Joseph tells his dream
Joseph tells his dream is an oil painting by Carl Wurzinger. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Joseph tells his dream is a 1845 oil painting by Carl Wurzinger, an Austrian history painter and professor at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene: Joseph sharing his dream with a group of people, likely his brothers, in a serene landscape. The figures are dressed in robes and engaged in conversation, with some holding shepherd's crooks or bags.
Technique & Style
The work features warm colors and soft lighting, creating a sense of calm. Wurzinger's academic training is evident in the composition and rendering of the figures and landscape.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection in Vienna, reflecting Wurzinger's contribution to the tradition of history painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Wurzinger (1 June 1817, Vienna - 16 March 1883, Vienna) was an Austrian history painter and a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna.
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