Joseph Distributing Grain to Egypt by Bartholomeus Breenbergh

Joseph Distributing Grain to Egypt 1644

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"Joseph Distributing Grain to Egypt" is an etching by Bartholomeus Breenbergh, dated 1644. It depicts the biblical story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, distributing grain to the starving people of Egypt during a famine. The scene is set in a bustling marketplace, with people gathered around Joseph and his assistants as they dispense grain from a large table. This work showcases Breenbergh’s expertise in depicting dynamic figures and a grand, sweeping scene. The etching is held in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.