Artwork
Joseph and the wife of Potiphar
Joseph and the wife of Potiphar is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Cecco Bravo. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Joseph and the wife of Potiphar is a Baroque painting created by Cecco Bravo around 1650. It is part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection in Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic scene from the biblical story of Joseph, where he resists the advances of Potiphar's wife. The composition conveys tension and urgency through the physical interaction between the two figures.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a dark background with pronounced shadows, the work exemplifies early Baroque Italian stylistic elements. A focus on expressive gestures, such as the woman's grasping hand, highlights the artist's emphasis on emotional intensity.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1650 by Cecco Bravo (Francesco Montelatici), the painting is now held in the Uffizi Gallery's collection, associated with the Florentine Baroque school.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cecco Bravo (15 November 1601 – December 1661) was an Italian painter of the Florentine Baroque school. His true name was Francesco Montelatici.
