Joseph and His Brothers VIII 1966

"Joseph and His Brothers VIII" is a 1966 work by Peter Lipman-Wulf (1905-2005) that features a poem in brown ink on a pale background. The work is part of a series of eight pieces that explore the biblical story of Joseph. This piece uses a minimalist style to focus on the text, which evokes a sense of grief and despair. The poem's lamenting tone likely reflects the anguish of Jacob, who believed his son Joseph had been killed. This work is a poignant example of Lipman-Wulf's use of text as a visual element.