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The Feast Given by Joseph for His Brothers, by Bronzino, oil, 1550

The Feast Given by Joseph for His Brothers

Bronzino

1550

oil

panel

From the collection of Walters Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Feast Given by Joseph for His Brothers is a 1550 oil by Bronzino, a Mannerism work, held at Walters Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Bronzino
When & what style?
1550 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Walters Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a table, with a man standing at the center. The scene is set in a grand, ornate room with columns and archways. The figures are dressed in classical attire, with some wearing togas and others in more elaborate robes. The man at the center appears to be the host, as he is standing and gesturing to the others. The atmosphere is one of celebration and feasting, with food and drink scattered across the table. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Bronzino.

About the artist

Portrait of Bronzino
Artist

Bronzino

Agnolo di Cosimo (Italian: ; 17 November 1503 – 23 November 1572), usually known as Bronzino (Italian: Il Bronzino ) or Agnolo Bronzino, was an Italian Mannerist painter from Florence.

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