The Story of Potiphar's Wife (Genesis 39:7-20)
Culture
English
Datelate 19th–early 20th century
Mediumstained glass
Dimensions57.8 x 36.2 cm (22 3/4 x 14 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineGift from the estate of Mary S. Higgins
Terms
Object number1971.2
Label TextPotiphar, a captain of Pharaoh’s guard, brought Joseph into his household as his servant. Potiphar’s wife, who was attracted to Joseph, tried twice to seduce him, and the second time Joseph fled, leaving her holding his robe. She took the robe to her husband and falsely accused Joseph of trying to seduce her. Enraged, Potiphar imprisoned Joseph.
Here Potiphar’s wife is depicted in front of her angry husband holding Joseph’s purple robe. This panel may have been one of several which depicted the entire story of Potiphar’s wife.
ProvenanceMary S. HigginsOn View
Not on view
English
composited from stained glass of the 1300s–1500s, probably in the late 1800s
English
composited from stained glass of the 1300s–1500s, probably in the late 1800s
