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Richard van Orley — Joseph and Potiphar's wife
Richard van Orley

Joseph and Potiphar's wife

A pen and brown ink drawing with grey wash by Richard van Orley depicting the narrative scene of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. The work captures a pivotal moment from the Old Testament with dramatic tension and expressive line work.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and grey wash

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Old Master and British Works on Paper

July 1, 2022

Estimate: $1,400$1,800

Lot 111

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Richard van Orley, Joseph and Potiphar's wife

A pen and brown ink drawing with grey wash by Richard van Orley depicting the narrative scene of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. The work captures a pivotal moment from the Old Testament with dramatic tension and expressive line work.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and grey wash
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pen and Ink, Old Testament, Old Master, Grey Wash, Religious Subject, Joseph, Richard Van Orley, Biblical Narrative, Flemish Art, Ink Drawing