Joseph explains the dreams of the pharaoh History of Joseph (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti (...) (series title); Joseph stands for pharaoh sitting on his throne and explains his dreams. In the background are the magicians and scholars from Egypt who could not explain the dreams. In the right in the background the pharaoh is sleeping in a tent. The dreams are depicted at the height of the roof of the tent; on the left the seven fat and seven lean cows; on the right two grain sheaves. Below the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 41.; Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams; Hans Collaert (I) (attributed to); Antwerp; 1579 and/or 1585 - 1595; paper; engraving; h 208 mm x w 259 mm