The Story of Joseph
The Met
Artist: Biagio d'Antonio(Italian, Florentine, active by 1472–died 1516)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: 27 x 59 in. (68.6 x 149.9 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A wide painting depicts a city with figures, horses, camels, and buildings by water
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a wide, horizontal scene of a city and coastal landscape filled with numerous figures and architectural structures. On the far left, a body of water with a small boat is visible, bordered by green hills. Along the shore, several camels and groups of people are walking. A tall, light-colored wall with a tower extends from the left towards the center, separating the coastal area from a city street. In the central foreground, a large group of people, some on horseback, are gathered. Their clothing features shades of red, blue, green, and yellow. A man on a rearing black horse is prominent near the wall. Further back, a man sits on a raised, ornate wooden throne-like structure in the middle of a street, surrounded by other figures and horses. Behind him, a dark, multi-story building with arched windows stands. To the right, a prominent two-story building with a light facade and dark arched openings stands prominently. Its upper level has a decorative gold frieze. On the ground level, beneath arches, groups of people are gathered. One section of this building shows a person lying in a bed. On the ground in this area, two white dogs are present, and the words "EVLIO" and "SVASON" are written on the light-colored ground. The background on the right features more distant buildings and hills.
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