The Finding of Joseph's Cup in Benjamin's Sack
1700
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1700
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The Finding of Joseph's Cup in Benjamin's Sack is a 1700 oil by Nicolas de Poilly the Younger, a Barbizon school work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a group of people gathered around a sack, with one man holding up a cup. The scene is set outdoors, with trees and hills in the background. The people are dressed in robes and tunics, and some are barefoot. The colors are muted, with earth tones dominating the palette. In the center of the painting, a man is holding up a cup, and others are looking at it with interest. The sack is open, and some of the contents are spilling out. The atmosphere is one of curiosity and discovery. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure holding the cup. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of chiaroscuro.
Nicolas de Poilly (June 28, 1675 – August 12, 1747), also called Nicolas de Poilly the Younger, Nicolas de Poilly jeune, or Nicolas II de Poilly (to distinguish him from his father, Nicolas de Poilly the Elder), was an…
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