JOSEPH & WIFE OF POTIPHAR. Potiphar and his wife, holding Josephs mantle, watch

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JOSEPH & WIFE OF POTIPHAR. Potiphar and his wife, holding Josephs mantle, watch

JOSEPH & WIFE OF POTIPHAR.
Potiphar and his wife, holding Josephs mantle, watch Joseph being cast into prison (Genesis 39: 12-29). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

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1478 1479 1480 Arrest Christianity Cologne Bible Confinement Couple Crown Egypt Genesis Holding Husband Joseph Judaism Mantle North African Pharaoh Prison Prisoner Punishment Scepter Wife Potiphar

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This woodcut print from the Cologne Bible, created between 1478 and 1480, depicts a dramatic scene from the biblical story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. The image showcases Potiphar and his wife standing side by side, clutching Joseph's mantle as they witness his unjust imprisonment. The intricate details of this medieval German artwork transport us back in time to ancient Egypt. We see Potiphar, a man adorned with a crown and holding a scepter, representing his high-ranking position in Pharaoh's court. His wife stands beside him, her expression filled with anger and betrayal as she tightly grasps Joseph's garment. The couple is depicted against an exterior backdrop that hints at their opulent lifestyle within the royal palace walls. The artist skillfully captures the emotions of each character involved in this tale of temptation and punishment. Joseph himself is shown being cast into prison, highlighting his innocence while facing grave consequences for resisting Potiphar's wife advances. This powerful visual representation serves as a reminder of the enduring themes found within religious texts such as Genesis - faithfulness tested amidst adversity. Through this woodcut print, we are transported to an era where art was used not only for aesthetic pleasure but also to convey moral lessons deeply rooted in Christianity and Judaism. It serves as both a historical artifact and an artistic masterpiece that continues to captivate viewers even after centuries have passed.

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