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Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife





Model : Joseph

Date : near 1630

Material : Oil on canvas
J. Paul Getty Museum
European Paintings 1600-1700
East Pavilion
First Floor - Section E201
Item on 16
European Painting
Painting

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Italy

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The Bible relates how Joseph, after being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, was bought by Potiphar, captain of Pharaoh's guard. Potiphar's wife, finding Joseph pleasing, tried to seduce him. Reni illustrated the moment when the virtuous Joseph turns to flee, leaving his cloak in her hands, which is then used as evidence against him.
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