Prints and Drawings Room
View by appointment- Artist
- Sir Edward Poynter 1836–1919
- Medium
- Wood engraving on paper
- Dimensions
- Image: 175 × 190 mm
- Collection
- Tate
- Acquisition
- Presented by Gilbert Dalziel 1924
- Reference
- A00833
Display caption
In this image Joseph stands before the Egyptian ruler, Pharaoh, having been sent from the dungeon to interpret the King’s troublesome dreams. Pharaoh is convinced by his explanation and Joseph is released from prison. The lavish surroundings of the Egyptian palace are depicted with a Pre-Raphaelite attention to detail, from the ornate throne to the decorated columns outside the Palace.
The subject matter was typical for
Poynter who produced many paintings of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt
which he exhibited to critical acclaim at the Royal Academy.
Gallery label, July 2008
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