The Story of Joseph, I

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with multiple figures, including men and women, gathered around a camel. The scene is set in a landscape with a rocky outcropping in the background. The figures are dressed in robes and tunics, and some are holding objects such as baskets or staffs. In the foreground, a group of people are standing near the camel, which is loaded with goods. One figure is holding a basket, while another is gesturing towards the camel. The background of the painting features a rocky outcropping with a few trees and a distant landscape. The painting is rendered in tempera, a technique that involves using egg yolks as a binder. The use of tempera gives the painting a sense of depth and luminosity. To learn more about this technique, look up tempera.