Joseph Being Sunk into a Well

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Joseph Being Sunk into a Well
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Joseph Being Sunk into a Well

PortfolioFrom the series "The Story of Joseph"
Date1546
MediumEngraving
DimensionsSheet (sight): 110 × 76 mm. (4 5/16 × 3 in.)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Jonas R. Rappeport, Baltimore
Object number2017.54
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Last Updated1/11/24
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