Jozef en de vrouw van Potifar 1532

Heinrich Aldegrever’s 1532 engraving *Jozef en de vrouw van Potifar* depicts a scene from the Old Testament story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. The image shows Joseph, a servant in Potiphar's house, rejecting the advances of Potiphar's wife. Aldegrever’s use of meticulous detail and intricate crosshatching create a sense of drama and tension within the scene. The artist’s attention to detail extends to the architectural elements, which create a realistic depiction of a luxurious interior. This engraving is a testament to Aldegrever’s skill as a printmaker, and his ability to capture emotion and narrative through the medium of engraving.