Artwork
Joseph in prison
Joseph in prison is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerbrand van den Eeckhout. It is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Joseph in prison is a painting by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, a Dutch artist associated with Rembrandt.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from the biblical story of Joseph, showing three men in a dimly lit room. The central figure, Joseph, sits calmly, while the others appear restless, highlighting a moment of contrast between serenity and turmoil.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, draws attention to Joseph's face, creating a sense of depth and focus in the composition.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Library of Wales collection, though its date of creation is likely earlier than initially stated, as Van den Eeckhout lived from 1621 to 1674.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (19 August 1621 – 29 September 1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and a favourite student of Rembrandt. He was also an etcher, an amateur poet, a collector and an adviser on art.
Cristos de vorbă cu Nicodim ; pandant: Cristos și samariteana
Mocking of Christ
Release of St. Peter from prison (Acts 12:5-8)
Joseph interpreting the dreams of the baker and the butler
Punerea în mormânt
Death in exile
Supper at Emmaus
Joseph's Dream (Studio of Rembrandt, 1650-1655)
Jesús en casa de Marta y María
Christ among children