Joseph and Potiphar’s wife (c.1544) by Tintoretto

Joseph and Potiphar's wife - Tintoretto - c.1544

Artwork Information

TitleJoseph and Potiphar's wife
ArtistTintoretto
Datec.1544
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions54 x 117 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)
Current LocationMuseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

About Joseph and Potiphar's wife

The artwork titled “Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife” was created by Tintoretto circa 1544. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Mannerism or Late Renaissance art movement. Measuring 54 x 117 cm, it is a religious painting currently housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.

In the artwork, a dynamic and intense moment unfolds, drawn from the Biblical narrative of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife. Potiphar’s wife, reclining nude on a richly adorned bed, reaches out to grasp Joseph’s garment as he attempts to flee. The composition is charged with dramatic tension, heightened by the vivid color palette and the dramatic use of light and shadow. The sumptuous setting, replete with elaborate draperies and luxurious textiles, underscores the opulence of Potiphar’s house. Tintoretto’s skillful rendering of human form and texture demonstrates his mastery of the Mannerist technique and his capacity to convey profound narrative drama through visual art.

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