French painter (18th century) - Joseph in prison.

French painter (18th century) - Joseph in prison. 84 x 105 cm. Oil on canvas, unframed. The painting depicts the biblical episode of Joseph imprisoned in Egypt (Genesis 39-40). The scene takes place in an austere prison environment, defined by thick exposed stone walls, blind arched openings, and barred windows. At the center of the composition, a large barred opening reveals the figure of young Joseph, portrayed from the bust up behind bars, the sole protagonist of the scene. The absence of other characters accentuates the sense of isolation and confinement. The work is executed entirely in monochrome in shades of blue, a camaieu technique common in 18th-century decorative painting, which lends the scene a nocturnal and suspended atmosphere. Condition report: Lined canvas. The painted surface is in good condition, with traces of old restorations and wear. All shipments to the EU are free and professionally packaged. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This artwork has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, issued by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, which attests that the artwork does not belong to Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be exported freely. Current regulations from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert commission: on average 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the artwork.