Joseph Escaping Potiphar's Wife

1512

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a drawing of an interior scene featuring two figures in motion. The setting contains a room with a bed, visible bed and pillows in the background. One figure on the left is wearing flowing garments and engaging with another figure on the right, who is wearing a detailed cloak. Various objects such as footwear, a fur-lined object, and a container are scattered on the floor. The room includes architectural details like drapery and a textured wall. Subtle details of a smaller room or a cabinet with two figures in the background can be seen. The drawing employs intricate line work and hatching techniques indicative of engravings or etchings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5660

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 20, State i(b)/iii


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

Q65023415

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