Joseph's Bloody Coat Brought to Jacob 1630

Diego Velázquez's "Joseph's Bloody Coat Brought to Jacob" (1630), housed in El Escorial, Madrid, depicts a poignant moment from the biblical story of Joseph. Jacob, the patriarch, is shown in grief as his sons present him with a blood-stained tunic, falsely claiming that a wild animal killed Joseph. The painting's dramatic composition, characterized by the strong diagonal lines and gestures of the figures, conveys the emotional intensity of the scene. Velázquez's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the texture of the fabric and the expressions on the faces of the figures, brings this poignant story to life.