Joseph Being Stripped of His Cloak 1515 - 1530

"Joseph Being Stripped of His Cloak" is a stained-glass panel created by Jan Rombouts between 1515 and 1530. The panel depicts the biblical story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers after they stripped him of his colorful cloak. This artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is an example of Northern Renaissance art with its detailed figures and landscape. Rombouts, a prominent Flemish artist known for his stained-glass works, captures the drama of the scene through the contrasting colors of the figures and the serene background. The panel serves as a visual reminder of the betrayal and suffering that Joseph endured, a story that resonates with viewers to this day.