Life of Joseph, 8 designs for stained glass

Jan Swart (circa 1500 - circa 1560)

British Museum

1469 - 1535

Part of a group of drawings selected from the collection of the late Francis William Smith. The work illustrated is 'The cup found in Benjamin's sack', depicting Joseph's steward kneeling behind Benjamin's open sack and holding up a cup, with the amazed brothers either side. The designs were previously attributed to JS van Groningen.

• Medium: pen, ink and wash
• ArtFunded in: 1922
• Bequeathed by F W Smith through The Art Fund

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