Joseph and Potiphar's wife 1562 - 1572

This silver and gold dish, created by the artist P.M. between 1562 and 1572, depicts the biblical story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. The scene is engraved within a circular frame and features a detailed representation of the interior of a house with a bed draped with a canopy. Joseph is shown struggling to escape Potiphar's wife, who tries to seduce him. The dish, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a fascinating glimpse into the art and storytelling of the 16th century.