Biblical Scene with Tamar and Judah, 1600s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Oil on canvas. Venetian school, 17th century. The story of Tamar, told in the book of Genesis, is a tale … Read more Oil on canvas. Venetian school, 17th century. The story of Tamar, told in the book of Genesis, is a tale of deception, justice, and divine providence. Tamar, widowed of Judah's first two sons, disguises herself as a prostitute to conceive from Judah himself, since he had denied her a third child. Tamar becomes pregnant and, showing the seal, cord, and staff that Judah had given her as a pledge, reveals the truth and forces Judah to admit his guilt and acknowledge the twin sons who will be born, who will enter the lineage of David and Jesus. The story has been widely depicted artistically: Tintoretto's version is famous, later revived by Bassano, and the painting presented here is similar to it in the positioning of the figures and the presence of the dog on the right. Restored and relined in the first half of the 20th century, the painting currently shows slight loss of color. It is presented in an antique frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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