Potiphar's Wife Accusing Joseph, from The Story of Joseph 1532

Heinrich Aldegrever's 1532 engraving, "Potiphar's Wife Accusing Joseph," depicts the biblical story of Joseph being falsely accused of assault by his master's wife. Potiphar's wife, seen gesturing dramatically, stands before her husband and an elder, who appear unimpressed. The detailed, meticulous style of the engraving, typical of Aldegrever's work, is evident in the intricate rendering of clothing, the architectural background, and the expressive faces of the figures. This scene, rendered in the Northern Renaissance style, highlights the moral conflict and dramatic tension of the story.