Joseph Interprets the Dreams in Prison

1512

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a drawing of an interior scene featuring three seated figures and two vision-like scenes in the background. The central figure appears to be a woman seated between two men, each dressed in robes and hats. They are positioned in front of large architectural columns. The two men are on either side of the central figure; the one on the right is wearing a plumed hat. There are chains on the floor in front of them. In the background, two ovals contain images of separate scenes. The left oval shows a figure walking while carrying something on their head. The right oval depicts a person seemingly emerging from flames or surrounded by vapor. The scene is meticulously rendered with fine lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5658

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 22, State i(a)/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65023403

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