Joseph Reveals His Dream to His Brethren c. 1896 - 1902

"Joseph Reveals His Dream to His Brethren" is a painting by James Tissot created between 1896 and 1902. The scene depicts the biblical story of Joseph, who recounts a dream in which he sees eleven sheaves of grain bowing down to his sheaf. This artwork is characteristic of Tissot's series of paintings known as "The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ", created in the late 19th century. Tissot used detailed realism and a highly polished style in his work. The composition emphasizes Joseph's central role in the narrative, with his brothers seated attentively around him, while a distant figure in the background seemingly representing a farmer, adds depth to the scene. Tissot's meticulous attention to detail and use of color create a sense of realism and immediacy.