“Joseph Reveals His Dream to His Brethren,” created by James Tissot circa 1896 to 1902, is a gouache painting on board that falls within the Realism art movement and belongs to the genre of religious painting. The artwork depicts a significant biblical scene.
In the artwork, a group of young men are gathered outdoors. Joseph, a central figure seated above the congregation, is gesturing with one hand, conveying the act of narration or revelation. The listeners, dressed in historical garments, exhibit varying postures of attentiveness and contemplation, indicative of their engagement with Joseph’s dream. The background features a pastoral landscape, with clear skies overhead, contributing to the serene yet charged atmosphere of the scene. The artist uses realistic details and subdued color tones to convey the gravity and intimacy of this biblical event.
