1196955 Yusuf Being Rescued from the Pit, c.1492-3 (illuminated manuscript on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 24.1x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph rescued from the well; Arabic interpretation of the Biblical story of Joseph; Medieval Persian versions of the story presented Yusuf as a universal image of the human soul. Yusuf left in the well by his brothers; ); Photo 穢 Christie\'s Images.