Old Oil Painting on Canvas, 17th Century.

The unknown painter, a disciple of Carlo Maratta, illustrates the biblical episode (Genesis, 39.2) in which Joseph, having become a trusted servant of the Pharaoh's officer, refuses his wife's attentions by running away.

The coat, in the woman's hands, will constitute tangible proof of the false accusations brought against Giuseppe, decreeing his prison sentence.

The most common color in the painting is the very dark brown background, almost black. From this color emerges the portrait of the girl in brightness, enhanced even more by the light dress and the color of her complexion.

There is a strong contrast in brightness between the silhouette of the girl and the dark background.

The light comes from the left and directly illuminates the face of the girl and that of the young Giuseppe.

In addition, dark and deep shadows are created to the right of the figure.

In fact, the shadow covers part of the young man's body while the neck is almost dark, except on the profile of the throat.

In the painting we notice a particular language, the result of the calibrated fusion of baroque dynamisms and classical harmonies in vogue in the Marche in the 17th century.

Conditions: Excellent condition.

Dimensions: 148x108cm.

Provenance: Marche 17th century.

Document: Certificate of authenticity.

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