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Josef and Potifar's Wife, by Unknown, 1924

Josef and Potifar's Wife

Unknown

1924

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Josef and Potifar's Wife is a 1924 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows two figures in a dim room. The woman stands naked, reaching up toward a clothed man who leans away, his face blurred. The lighting is uneven, casting shadows on the wall behind them. The woman’s pose and the man’s tense stance suggest a moment of conflict. The grainy, high-contrast style makes it feel like a snapshot from an old story. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create drama.

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