Jozef verkocht aan de Ismaëlieten 1607

This etching, "Jozef verkocht aan de Ismaëlieten", by Sisto Badalocchio, depicts a scene from the biblical story of Joseph, son of Jacob. The artist portrays the moment Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers to the Ishmaelites, a group of travelling merchants. The composition is crowded and dramatic, highlighting the tension between the brothers and their sense of guilt. Created in 1607, the scene illustrates the narrative’s focus on betrayal and human suffering, echoing the artist’s interest in biblical subjects. The print's small size (130 mm x 177 mm) makes it a personal and intimate artwork, inviting close examination of the details.