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The Arrest of His Brethren

Francesco Bacchiacca

1515

oil

panel

From the collection of Galleria Borghese

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious Joseph

Dominant colour

The Arrest of His Brethren is a 1515 oil by Francesco Bacchiacca, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Joseph, held at Galleria Borghese.

Who painted this?: Francesco Bacchiacca
When & what style?: 1515 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Galleria Borghese

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene of men in colorful clothing, with one figure in a red robe and a straw hat in the center. The men are gathered around a doorway, with some looking back at the viewer. The scene is set against a backdrop of a stone building and a blue sky. In the foreground, the figures are depicted in vivid colors, with intricate details on their clothing and accessories. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The painting's use of light and shadow adds to the sense of drama and tension, inviting the viewer to explore the story behind the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Francesco Bacchiacca

Francesco d'Ubertino Verdi, called Bachiacca (say "bah ki ah cka"). He is also known as Francesco Ubertini, il Bacchiacca (1494–1557). He was an Italian painter of the Renaissance whose work is characteristic of the…

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