Pharaoh with his Butler and Baker, Pontormo, circa 1515

Joseph when in prison had interpreted the dreams of the pharaoh's butler and baker. Here the baker is taken from prison (top right) and led to execution (right), while the butler is shown descending the staircase and serving the pharaoh (bottom left). Object Type: painting. Genre: religious art. Date: circa 1515. Dimensions: height: 61 cm (24 in); width: 51.7 cm (20.3 in). Medium: oil on panel. Collection: National Gallery. Jacopo Pontormo - Punishment of the Baker - WGA18078