Releasing Joseph from the Well
Artist
Heinrich Quentell
Date1479
Mediumhand-colored woodcut
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Carnegie Foundation
Object number1973.7.24 LA
DescriptionA page from the Kolner Bible. Joseph being taken out of the well to be sold to the Ishmaelites. Genesis 37:27-28. In the background are the "Ismaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing gum, balm, and myrrh, on their way to carry it down to Egypt." (Gen 37:25). 11 men are around the well pulling Joseph out-- his 11 brothers. At top of the page: Das Buch on reverse: Der Geschopf.On View
Not on viewCollections
19th century
c. 1910
