Who painted Joseph Sold into Slavery?

Joseph Sold into Slavery was painted by John Skippe in 1783.

Where can I see Joseph Sold into Slavery?

Joseph Sold into Slavery is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Joseph Sold into Slavery?

Joseph Sold into Slavery is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Joseph Sold into Slavery?

Museum-quality prints of Joseph Sold into Slavery are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Joseph Sold into Slavery

John Skippe , 1783

Joseph Sold into Slavery is an ink print by the Romanticist artist John Skippe. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in block: R. d Urbino / JS Scul / 1783; on second sheet: Joanni Lane de Hospitio Lincoln Arm: hoc observantiae pignus, prout Amico debitum / praestantissimo, libenter J. Skippe

About this work

Overview

Joseph Sold into Slavery is a chiaroscuro woodcut created by John Skippe in 1783. The print is rendered in gray and black from three blocks on an old mount.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a dramatic moment from a narrative, likely biblical, showing a central figure in a white robe being dragged by others, with a broken staff on the ground, suggesting themes of betrayal or loss of authority.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using shading to create contrast between the figures and the flat background, which features a rocky landscape and distant mountains. The technique gives the figures a sense of depth and volume.