Jozef en de vrouw van Potifar 1572

"Jozef en de vrouw van Potifar" (Joseph and Potiphar's wife) is a 1572 engraving by Pieter Jalhea Furnius, a Dutch artist. The artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts the biblical story of Joseph resisting the advances of Potiphar's wife. The dramatic composition, with Joseph rejecting the seductive Potiphar's wife, captures a pivotal moment from the Genesis story, emphasizing Joseph's virtue and the wife's temptation. Furnius' use of intricate detail, particularly in the clothing and furniture, adds realism to the scene. This engraving is an example of the popular genre of biblical illustration that flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries.