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Job Seated on a Dunghill
Cornelis Saftleven
1650 · Oil Paint, Oak Panel
A powerful 17th-century oil painting depicting the biblical trial of Job with dramatic lighting and emotional intensity.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This compelling oil painting by Cornelis Saftleven, created around 1650, depicts the biblical narrative of Job's suffering. Job sits centrally on a dunghill, illuminated against a backdrop of dark architectural ruins, while his wife and friends surround him in various states of concern and accusation. The work is a testament to the influence of Peter Paul Rubens, showcasing a sophisticated mastery of shadow and form typical of Dutch Golden Age art.
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