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Joseph and his Brothers

Abraham Bloemaert1595 - 1600

Centraal Museum

Centraal Museum
Utrecht, Netherlands

At the hands of his jealous half-brothers, Joseph is sent to Egypt. Here he manages to win the Pharaoh’s confidence by explaining his dreams. Great famine drives Joseph’s brothers to move to Egypt, where Joseph - now viceroy - has created food reserves. The scene here depicts the moment when Joseph receives his brothers. This painting illustrates the height of Utrecht Mannerism. Characteristic of this style are the pastel colours and the elegantly-posed figures, elongated and with unnaturally twisted torsos.

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  • Title: Joseph and his Brothers
  • Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
  • Creator Lifespan: 1566 - 1651
  • Creator Death Place: Utrecht
  • Creator Birth Place: Gorinchem
  • Date Created: 1595 - 1600
  • Physical Dimensions: w211 x h141.3 cm
  • Type: paintings
  • Rights: purchased with support of Vereniging Rembrandt 1939
  • External Link: http://centraalmuseum.nl/ontdekken/object/#o:4750
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