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Analysis of Rembrandt Joseph Accused by Potiphar's Wife
The story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife is told in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, chapter 39. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and bought by Potiphar, a high ranking official in the Pharaoh's service. "The Lord was with Joseph," and gave him success in everything he did. This pleased Potiphar and before long Joseph was given the highest position in the household, and …
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…All this Rembrandt has done, leaving us with a tragic moment in biblical history captured beautifully in this awesome painting of Joseph accused by Potiphar's wife.
Work Cited
Barker, Kenneth. The Holy Bible, New International Version.
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Munz, Ludwig. Rembrandt. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc, 1984
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