1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joseph Interprets the Dreams of the Pharaoh is a 1512 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy scene with people gathered around a table. On the table, there’s a plate of food, a cup, and a piece of bread. One man stands near the table, holding a scroll, while others sit or lean in, watching him closely. The background has tall, narrow windows and some architectural details that look like columns or frames. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and texture, especially in the clothing and faces. The way the figures are arranged suggests a moment of importance, with the standing man possibly explaining something to the group. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates and sharp tools to make detailed prints.
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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