Zie hier in dit tafreel hoe 't lot van Jozef toont, / Hoe soms de onschuld lijdt, maar God haar ook betoont 1819 - 1840

This series of etchings by Alexander Cranendoncq, made without a specific date, illustrates the story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis. Dominant here is the motif of the dream, appearing as a cluster of stars and celestial bodies bowing to Joseph, a symbol of divine foresight and destiny. Dreams, as portrayed here, aren't merely nocturnal visions, but potent allegories of the subconscious made manifest. Throughout history, we see dreams depicted as divine communications, as in the visions of the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt, or as psychological revelations in modern psychoanalysis. Consider how Joseph's ability to interpret dreams leads him from imprisonment to power. This echoes across cultures, where dream interpreters hold significant influence, seen in ancient Greek temples dedicated to dream incubation or in shamanistic traditions where dreams guide actions. It highlights our perennial quest to decipher hidden meanings, suggesting a collective human drive to understand the veiled language of the subconscious. This deeply rooted narrative demonstrates the cyclical return and evolution of symbols across time.