Joseph Interpreting His Dreams to his Brothers
Medium
Pen and brown ink on ivory laid paper, laid down on tan laid paper
Dimensions
14.2 × 24.5 cm (5 5/8 × 9 11/16 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
82409
Art Historical Context
This delicate pen-and-ink drawing captures a pivotal moment from the biblical story of Joseph, who recounts his prophetic dreams to his skeptical brothers. The scene, rendered in fluid brown ink on ivory laid paper, highlights the emotional tension of the narrative while demonstrating the artist’s skill in conveying gesture and expression through economical line work. Measuring just 14.2 by 24.5 centimeters, the intimate scale suggests it may have served as a preparatory study or a collector’s piece meant for close viewing. Executed in the style of Giuseppe Diamantini, the sheet reflects the ...