Marc Chagall

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife by Marc Chagall

Artwork Detail

Chagall moved to Paris in 1923 where he also came under the wing of Ambroise Vollard. Between 1931 and 1956 Chagall made 105 plates for Illustrations to the Bible, partly drawing on the folkloric imagery of his native Russia. The story of Joseph and his attempted seduction by Potiphar's wife was a popular Old Testament theme, and one that Chagall would have been familiar with from his Jewish schooling.

Title
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
Artist/creator
Marc Chagall
Production date
Unknown
Medium
etching
Dimensions
442 x 328 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1955
Accession no
1955/50/1
Copyright
Copying restrictions apply
Department
International Art
Display status
Not on display

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