Joseph Interprets the Dreams in Prison

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene featuring three seated figures and two vision-like scenes in the background. The central figure appears to be a woman seated between two men, each dressed in robes and hats. They are positioned in front of large architectural columns. The two men are on either side of the central figure; the one on the right is wearing a plumed hat. There are chains on the floor in front of them. In the background, two ovals contain images of separate scenes. The left oval shows a figure walking while carrying something on their head. The right oval depicts a person seemingly emerging from flames or surrounded by vapor. The scene is meticulously rendered with fine lines.