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Joseph Sold into Slavery

John Skippe after Raphael

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures and camels in a landscape setting. The image depicts a gathering of multiple figures with draped clothing and gesturing postures, seemingly engaged in a scene of discussion or exchange. The figures are centrally placed and surrounded by camels on the right side. In the foreground, there is an object resembling a large dish or lid, and a carved inscription is apparent at the bottom of the image. The composition is rendered with intricate linework and shading. The background features mountainous terrain under a sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1783
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in gray and black from three blocks on old mount
Dimensions
3983 × 3500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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