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Joseph Awakened by the Angel

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an etching featuring a woman standing or kneeling on the right side, with her body slightly turned, head lowered, and hands holding a swaddled infant. Her head is covered with a draped cloth, and she is wearing flowing robes. On the left side, there are figures, one of which seems to have wings. The scene is set in a rustic setting with animals in the foreground, including a donkey. The background is sketched with lines and hatching for texture and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1635/1640
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4162 × 3037 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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