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Giulio CarpioniJoseph Pardons his Brothersc. 1660
c. 1660
About the Item
Giulio Carpioni was most likely born in Venice in 1613 and trained under the artist
Alessandro Varotari known as Il Padovanino. After travelling to Rome early in his career
he settled in Vincenza in 1638 where he executed the majority of his works. Carpioni
developed an instantly recognisable style that assimilated influences from the Caravaggesque
Venetian painters Saraceni and Le Clerc and Veronese artists active in Rome that included
Turchi, Ottino and Basetti.
This work, Joseph Pardons his Brothers is an unusual example of a privately commissioned
large scale painting depicting a religious subject. The story of Joseph was often depicted by
16th and 17th century Italian artists and it can be assumed that this work is part of a now lost
series by the artist portraying the life of Joseph. Carpioni has depicted the moment that
Joseph, as the Governor of Egypt, reveals his identity to his brothers. Whilst two kneel still
unaware they are before their brother the figure in black, presumably Joseph’s youngest
brother Benjamin stands, while figures in the background look to each other in shock. The
brothers are asking for forgiveness because Joseph has hidden a silver cup in Benjamin’s sack
with the pretense of bringing them in front of him. The dynamism of each figure within
the composition is a testament to Carpioni’s talent at creating this format of history
painting.
Carpioni has chosen to place the scene in a contemporary Venetian style palazzo setting
with columns and Italianate architecture in the background. This contemporary feeling is
further enhanced by the boldly coloured 17th century clothing each figure wears, this
would have been done to allow for a contemporary Italian viewer to further understand the
message of the picture.
Works by Carpioni can be found in public collections and museum across the world. The
artist is today most known for his Bacchanal scenes with an important example in the
Museo Thyssen -Bornemisza. The discovery of this work adds a new facet to Carpioni’s
known oeuvre
- Creator:Giulio Carpioni (1613 - 1678, Italian)
- Creation Year:c. 1660
- Dimensions:Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 56.7 in (144 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:This work is in excellent condition. A condition report can be produced if required.
- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1959211661152
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