Search through the Luggage of Joseph's Brother 1540 - 1560

"Search through the Luggage of Joseph's Brother" is an anonymous etching created between 1540 and 1560, depicting a scene from the biblical story of Joseph. The etching shows Joseph's brothers being searched by the Egyptians, who have found their silver cups, planted in their bags. This artwork demonstrates the technique of etching, a printmaking process where the artist uses an acid to create lines on a metal plate. This etching, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the art of the 16th century, drawing upon biblical narratives for artistic inspiration.