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Joseph sold to Potiphar, Pontormo, c. 1515
Pontormo,, portraitPontormo,Italian, 1494

Joseph sold to Potiphar

c. 1515 · Painting · 58 × 50 cm

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Where is “Joseph sold to Potiphar” now? The National Gallery, Room 5, London. Yes, on view now. Checked October 12, 2026.

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About the painting

Joseph Sold to Potiphar is an oil on panel painting by Pontormo, executed c. 1515, now in the National Gallery in London. Like The Baker Tortured, Joseph in Egypt and Joseph's Brothers Ask Him For Help (all also in the National Gallery), it was originally painted for the Marriage Chamber of the Palazzo Borgherini.

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Accession number
NG6451

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PaintingsItalian paintingRenaissance16th century

Display history

  1. On view · Room 5

    The National Gallery · Oct 12, 2026 — now · Verified

  2. Whether it was on view is unknown

    The National Gallery · Sep 29, 2026 — Oct 12, 2026 · Unconfirmed

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  • Image: The National Gallery — Pontormo · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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