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Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, by Guido Reni, oil, 1630

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

Guido Reni

1630

oil

canvas

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife is a 1630 oil by Guido Reni, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Zulaikha, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?
Guido Reni
When & what style?
1630 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man and a woman in a room. The man is on the left, wearing a yellow robe. He has his right hand up, palm out, and his left hand is holding a piece of cloth. The woman is on the right, wearing a blue dress. She is holding the same piece of cloth with her right hand. The room has red curtains and a window with a cloudy sky. The woman is looking at the man with a serious expression. The man is looking at the woman with a calm expression. If you want to learn more about the artist who created this painting, look up Guido Reni.

About the artist

Portrait of Guido Reni
Artist

Guido Reni

Guido Reni was an Italian Baroque painter, although his works showed a classical manner, similar to Simon Vouet, Nicolas Poussin, and Philippe de Champaigne.

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