Joseph sold by his Brethren (1838)
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This evocative painting by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, titled "Joseph Sold by His Brethren," masterfully captures a pivotal and dramatic moment from the biblical story of Joseph. Created in 1838, this piece uses the artist’s distinct orientalist style to immerse the viewer into the narrative.In the foreground, Joseph, draped in a richly colored garment, is depicted being sold to passing merchants. His somber expression contrasts sharply with the varied expressions of the other figures, including his brothers and the merchants, portraying a spectrum of human emotion from betrayal to indifference. This poignant scene is intricately detailed, notably in the textures and colors of the clothing and the natural setting around them.A solitary camel stands beside Joseph, symbolizing the long journey and the new life that awaits him far from his homeland. The background stretches out into a vast landscape that conveys the daunting distance that will soon separate Joseph from his past.Decamps' use of light not only highlights the central figures but also casts dramatic shadows that enhance the emotional depth and physical separation within the scene.
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Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps (March 3, 1803 – August 22, 1860) was a French painter noted for his Orientalist works.