Pastel & Ink on Paper
Artist’s Statement: Of all the awkward moments in history, this is one of the most awkward! Joseph was sold to Egypt by his brothers, it was a Divine plan. The brothers never expected to see him back, even less as the viceroy of Egypt! When they found out who they were talking to, were they afraid he would take revenge? You bet. They knew they had wronged him terribly. But Joseph did not take revenge. Sometimes that is the best revenge. Many Chassidic stories allude to this. Leave it to G‑d. All that happened was His plan, and gam zu letovah - this, too, is for the good! Joseph has a pained expression on his face; he is torn between many feelings and emotions! Joseph is a person who saw it all....and yet he remained a tzaddik.
