1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joseph Escaping Potiphar's Wife is a 1512 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a dramatic scene of a man, Joseph, attempting to escape the grasp of a woman, Potiphar's wife. The woman, dressed in a long robe, is shown grabbing Joseph's cloak as he tries to flee. Joseph is depicted wearing a tunic and cloak, with his right arm outstretched as he tries to break free. In the background, a bed and a mirror are visible, adding to the sense of intimacy and tension in the scene. The engraving technique used in this piece creates a sense of depth and texture, with intricate details that draw the viewer's eye. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving adds a sense of shading and dimensionality to the image, highlighting the drama and emotion of the scene. To learn more about the technique of engraving, look up the artist Lucas van Leyden.
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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