Artwork
The Story of Joseph: Joseph Interprets his Dream to Jacob
The Story of Joseph: Joseph Interprets his Dream to Jacob is a print by the Renaissance artist Lucas van Leyden. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Story of Joseph: Joseph Interprets his Dream to Jacob is a print created by Lucas van Leyden in 1512, exemplifying the artist's skill in engraving and woodcut techniques characteristic of the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates a biblical scene from the Book of Genesis, where Joseph shares the interpretation of his dream with his father, Jacob, conveying a narrative rich in symbolism.
Technique & Style
The work features a central figure in a contemplative pose, set against a simple, rustic backdrop with subtle use of light and shadow to create depth, characteristic of the detailed narrative style of the Northern Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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