Joseph Revealing Himself to His Brothers in Egypt
1655
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Joseph revealing himself to his brothers in Egypt. It's a scene from the Bible. The artist used simple lines and shading to create depth, which is interesting because it was done with basic tools like black chalk and brown ink. The use of brown wash and white highlights adds a sense of warmth to the scene. This subtle detail suggests the artist put thought into the mood of the painting. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: cross-hatching.
![Joseph and His Brother in Egypt [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/86cfb4fbb2662a76/thumb.webp)
![Jacob and Rebecca before Isaac [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/5393ee8d0dceb48c/thumb.webp)
