1915
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joseph und Potiphars Weib II (Joseph and Potiphar's Wife II) is a 1915 ink by Lovis Corinth, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene with a man and a woman. The man is dressed in a simple white robe, while the woman wears a more elaborate outfit. The background is minimal, with a subtle gradient of colors. A notable detail in the painting is the contrast between the man's calm demeanor and the woman's more agitated expression. This contrast adds a layer of tension to the scene, inviting the viewer to ponder the narrative behind the image. For more on the artist's use of contrast and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Lovis Corinth was a German artist and writer whose mature work as a painter and printmaker realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism.
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