Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh's Dream

Possibly engraved by P.M. 

Date:
ca. 1567
Culture:
probably British
Medium:
Silver, parcel gilt
Dimensions:
Overall (confirmed): 5/8 x 7 3/4 in., 7 oz. 19 dwt. (1.6 x 19.7 cm, 0.2475kg)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
Gift of C. Ruxton Love Jr., 1965
Accession Number:
65.260.11
  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Signature: (at upper left) PM (engraved)

    Inscription: Each letter separately struck with a die, not engraved. (on upper part of rim) A DOMINO DVCTUS PHARAO VAGA SOMNIA CERNIT A VINCLIS IOSEPH SOLVITRT (ECCE) SVIS [sic], (on lower part of rim) SOMNIA DECLARAT, REGNI FIT DVCTOR, ET INDE EXPECTATA PREMIT TRISTIA RAGNA FAMES "Led by the Lord, Pharoah sees dreams of doubtful meaning. Joseph, behold, is released from his bonds. He interprets the dreams, becomes commander of the kingdom, and then the expected famine oppresses the unfortunate kingdoms." (at lower left of center) GE 41 (refers to Genesis and chapter), (also struck like inscription) (above scene) 11, (engraved)

    Marking: (at right of upper inscription, upside down) numeral 13 in shield, fleur-de-lis above, 17th century Strasbourg mark

  • Provenance

    Baron Alphonse de Rothschild ; C. Ruxton Love, Jr. (until 1965; to MMA)

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