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Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, 1690-1710. Creator: Nicolas Bertin
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Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, 1690-1710. Creator: Nicolas Bertin
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, 1690-1710. Biblical scene
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Bed Chamber Bedchamber Bedroom Chaste Chastity Clasped Hands Dutch Golden Age Grabbing Hand Hands Clasped Harassment Harrassing Harrassment Kitsch Lust Lustful Potiphars Wife Sexual Harassment Sexual Harrassment Golden Age Nakedness Nicolas Bertin Old Testament Posture
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This 17th century oil painting by Nicolas Bertin, titled "Joseph and Potiphar's Wife," depicts a biblical scene from the Old Testament. The composition is set in a richly decorated bedroom, with the figure of Potiphar's Wife in the foreground, reaching out to grab Joseph as he flees from her advances. Her posture exudes a sense of lust and desire, while Joseph's expression conveys shock and fear. The contrasting colors and tones of their bodies add to the dramatic effect of the scene. The Dutch artist, Nicolas Bertin, masterfully captures the moment of tension and conflict between the two figures. The painting is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age of art, with its intricate details and realistic representation. The concept of chastity and the struggle against sexual harassment is a common theme in Christian art of the time, and this painting is no exception. The painting is an oil on panel work, measuring approximately 112 x 138 cm, and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The image of Joseph and Potiphar's Wife has been a subject of fascination for art lovers and scholars for centuries, and continues to be a significant work in the heritage of European art.
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