Who created "Joseph and Potiphar's Wife"?

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife was created by Marcantonio Raimondi after Raphael in ca. 1515–25.

When was "Joseph and Potiphar's Wife" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1515–25.

What medium is "Joseph and Potiphar's Wife"?

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife is engraving.

Is "Joseph and Potiphar's Wife" in the public domain?

Yes, Joseph and Potiphar's Wife is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

Marcantonio Raimondi after Raphael

ca. 1515–25

Medium

engraving

Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 20.8 x 24.6 cm (8 3/16 x 9 11/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.7349

Art Historical Context

Behold the dramatic engraving *Joseph and Potiphar Wife*, created by master engraver Marcantonioondi after a design by the illustrious Raphael around 1515–25. This poignant scene draws from the Book of Genesis, capturing the biblical tale of Joseph, a virtuous servant who flees the seductive advances of his master Potiphar's wife Raphael's High Renaissance composition, likely based on a now-lost drawing, infuses the moment with graceful figures, dynamic movement, and emotional tension—hallmarks of his elegant style that bridged classical antiquity with humanist ideals. Raimondi's engraving, m...

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

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