Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
- Artist
- Bartolome Esteban Murillo
- Date
- 1645 - 1648
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Joseph and Potiphar's Wife" is a compelling religious painting rendered in rich oil paints, showcasing the dramatic intensity characteristic of Baroque art. The scene, likely painted on canvas, captures the moment of temptation and moral conflict as Potiphar's wife attempts to seduce Joseph. Through dynamic composition and vivid chiaroscuro, the artwork emphasizes the emotional tension and virtue of Joseph. The Baroque style's emphasis on movement, contrast, and emotion vividly bring to life this biblical story, making it a quintessential example of religious storytelling through art.
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