Joseph Telling His Dreams

1638

Dutch, 1606-1669

The Old Testament tells of how Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, who were jealous that he was his father's favorite. In Egyptian captivity, he caught the attention of the Pharaoh by describing his dreams that prophesied the future. Here his vivid narration holds a group of priests and courtiers enthralled.

Etching

4 5/16 x 3 1/4 in. (11 x 8.3 cm)

Norman and Amelia Davis Collection

61.184

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Durer, Rembrandt, and Goya: Old Masters Prints from the Seattle Art Museum Collection", May 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002 (5/31/2001 - 1/1/2002)

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Rembrandt Prints From The Seattle Art Museum's Permanent Collection", 6/3 - 7/25/93 in conjunction with Dutch and Flemish Paintings: The Harold Samuel Collection. (06/03/1993 - 07/25/1993)

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