Lot 28 , Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669), Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, etching, 9 x 11cm

Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
etching
signed and dated 1634 in the plate
9 x 11cm
£400-600
In the Old Testament story Joseph was bought by Potiphar, the Egyptian captain of Pharaoh's guard, who appointed him as overseer of his household. Potiphar's wife took a liking to him, and made several attempts to seduce him, though the virtuous Joseph always refused her advances. On one such occasion, he fled the house leaving behind his cloak, so the rejected lady thought to retaliate by accusing him of attempted violation, using the garment as evidence. Upon hearing this, Potiphar sent Joseph to prison.

Condition:
Evenly discoloured ground paper showing some undulation with a hint of foxing around the margin, visible sheet 11.5 x 15.2cm, old gilt card mount and glazed gilt frame, no labels verso