Potiphar Collection

Costume design by Leon Bakst for Potiphar in a Ballets Russes production of Richard Strauss ballet Josephslegende
6031017 Costume design by Leon Bakst for Potiphar in a Ballets Russes production of Richard Strauss ballet Josephslegende (colour litho) by Bakst

The Chastity of Joseph (marble)
3804697 The Chastity of Joseph (marble) by Rossi, Properzia de (c.1490-1530); San Petronio, Bologna, Italy; Alinari Archives, Florence

Joseph accused by Potiphars Wife, 1745 (oil on canvas)
CH402219 Joseph accused by Potiphars Wife, 1745 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Joseph and Potiphars Wife, c. 1626 (oil on canvas)
HLK377127 Joseph and Potiphars Wife, c.1626 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 220x188 cm; By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate; Italian

Joseph accused Before Potiphar (Finished Composition), 1860 (pen & ink on paper)
5043075 Joseph accused Before Potiphar (Finished Composition), 1860 (pen & ink on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 15x14.8 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Joseph and Potiphars Wife, 1634 (etching)
5981345 Joseph and Potiphars Wife, 1634 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 9.5x11.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Joseph and Potiphars Wife [Gen)

Joseph Interpreting Pharoahs Dreams (copy), 1640-70. Creator: Unknown
Joseph Interpreting Pharoahs Dreams (copy), 1640-70. After Lucas van Leyden

Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Artist: Anonymous
Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Picnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Artist: Iranian master
Picnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Joseph sold to Potiphar (from Scenes from the Story of Joseph), ca 1515. Artist: Pontormo (1494-1557)
Joseph sold to Potiphar (from Scenes from the Story of Joseph), ca 1515. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Joseph and Potiphars wife andJoseph in prison interpreting dreams, 14th century
Joseph and Potiphars wife and, below, Joseph in prison interpreting the dreams of the baker and the butler, from the Golden Haggadah, a medieval Jewish manuscript from Spain

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream, 1493. One of 12 Hebrew Patriarchs, Joseph interpreted the dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years

Joseph wife Potiphar Joseph breaks free embrace
Joseph and the wife of Potiphar, Joseph and the wife of Potiphar. Joseph breaks free from the embrace of Potiphars wife, who sits naked on the edge of her bed. Bottom left a blindfolded Cupid

Joseph Potiphars Wife wife Potiphar naked woman tries
Joseph and Potiphars Wife, Joseph and the wife of Potiphar. The naked woman tries to lure Joseph into her bed. On the ground a fallen jug and on the left a barking dog

Joseph Potiphar Wife Guido Reni Italian 1575
Joseph and Potiphars Wife; Guido Reni (Italian, 1575 - 1642); Italy; about 1630; Oil on canvas; 126.4 x 170 cm (49 3, 4 x 66 15, 16 in.)

Josephs chastity, fleeing from Potiphars wife - Genesis 39. circa 1690

Joseph cast into prison
Joseph after being falsely accused by Potiphars wife cast into prison - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 39.20. 1787

Potiphars Wife by Edgar C Middleton
Promotional postcard for Potiphars Wife by Edgar C. Middleton. First produced Globe Theatre, 17th August 1927. For the tour to Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich, 23rd July 1928. Date: 1928

Old testament scenes.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Joseph strides away Potiphar wife clutches cloak
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Joseph Potiphar Wife Story 1546 Engraving Sheet
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Potiphar Wife Potiphars Weib 1914 Drypoint first state
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Potiphar Wife Accusing Joseph Story Joseph 1532
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Reverse Copy Joseph Potiphar Wife Story Engraving
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Joseph Potiphar Wife 1510-50 Pen grey ink brush
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Joseph fleeing Potiphar wife ca 1515-25 Engraving
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Joseph Potiphar Wife 1510-65 Pen black ink
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Joseph Potiphar Wife Story 1532 Engraving second state
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Potiphar Wife Accusing Joseph Husband 1620-69
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Joseph Potiphar Wife ca 1550 Pen brown ink brush
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JOSEPH & WIFE OF POTIPHAR. Potiphar and his wife, holding Josephs mantle, watch Joseph being cast into prison (Genesis 39: 12-29). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

Joseph Explaining Pharaohs Dreams (oil on canvas)
XIR27916 Joseph Explaining Pharaohs Dreams (oil on canvas) by Guignet, Jean Adrien (1816-54); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Joseph expliquant les songes de Pharaon; ); French

Joseph and Potiphars Wife, 1803-05 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XYC213852 Joseph and Potiphars Wife, 1803-05 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 35.6x32.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

The Construction of the Tower of Babel (upper register); The Meeting of Joseph
XIR157028 The Construction of the Tower of Babel (upper register); The Meeting of Joseph and Potiphars Wife, and Joseph Being Thrown into Prison (lower register), from the nave vault

Joseph and Potiphars wife, Potiphars wife accused Joseph, Hans Janssen, 1615 - 1651

JOSEPH & WIFE OF POTIPHAR. Potiphar and his wife, holding Josephs mantle, watch Joseph being cast into prison (Genesis 39: 12-29). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

JOSEPH & POTIPHARs WIFE. Oil painting by Gregorio Pagani (1568-1605)

JOSEPH & WIFE OF POTIPHAR. Joseph is cast into prison owing to the evil report of Potiphars wife (Genesis 40: 9-17). French manuscript illumination, c1250

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years. Potiphars wife inviting to bed, invitation which he refused, points to Josephs integrity

Miss Jeanne de Casalis by Madame Yevonde
Miss Jeanne de Casalis pictured during the time she played the lead in Mr Edward Middletons production of Potiphars Wife. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait

Joseph & Potiphars Wife
He is lusted after by the wife of Potiphar - unsurprisingly, since her husband is the Chief Eunuch to the Pharaoh : however Joseph wisely resists her friendly offer

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"Potiphar: A Tale of Temptation and Triumph in Ancient Egypt" In the biblical story, Potiphar's wife attempts to seduce Joseph, a young Hebrew slave. This captivating narrative has inspired countless artistic interpretations throughout history. Leon Bakst's stunning costume design for Potiphar in Richard Strauss' ballet "Josephslegende" brings this ancient tale to life with vibrant colors and intricate details. The lithograph captures the opulence of Egyptian royalty while hinting at the impending temptation that awaits Joseph. The marble sculpture "The Chastity of Joseph" portrays his unwavering virtue amidst Potiphar's wife's advances. It stands as a testament to Joseph's steadfastness and moral fiber. Various oil paintings depict pivotal moments from this story, such as "Potiphar's Wife" by an unknown artist in 1861 or the dramatic scene captured by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo in "Joseph accused by Potiphar’s Wife. " These artworks showcase the intensity and emotional turmoil faced by both characters involved. Pen and ink drawings like "Joseph accused Before Potiphar (Finished Composition)" offer glimpses into artists' creative processes, showcasing their meticulous attention to detail even in preliminary sketches. Etchings such as Rembrandt van Rijn's masterful work titled "Joseph and Potiphars Wife" demonstrate how different artists interpret this iconic scene with their unique styles. Each stroke tells a story within itself, capturing the tension between desire and righteousness. Gregorio Lazzarini’s painting titled “Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dreams” reminds us that despite facing adversity, Joseph possessed extraordinary gifts that would eventually lead him to greatness. His ability to interpret dreams played a significant role not only in his own life but also in shaping Egypt’s destiny. Lodovico Cigoli’s artwork from 1610 showcases his interpretation of Joseph resisting temptation while conveying an underlying sense of danger and forbidden desire.