Asenath – The Family of Joseph

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Asenath – The Family of Joseph

In my study, I am always impressed with the great women of the scriptures who go largely unrecognized. Asenath, the wife of Joseph in Egypt and mother of Ephraim and Manasseh, is one of those. Once converted to the God of Israel, she became a rock in her confiction and raised her boys as believers. Like their father, they were sterling men of God, who lead their tribe of Israel. Their legacy of faith continues to live in the current-day gathering.

Everything in this painting has been carefully authenticated for this time period in history, from the linen hand-made clothing the models wore, to the Abyssinian cats, and the colors in the room. Everything is also symbolic. The 75 hieroglyphs and picture carvings behind the figures tell the story of Pharaoh’s

dream,which Joseph interpreted through revelation. The viewer can also interpret them through the universal key.

The frame design was drawn out by hand then scanned and converted to computer code for CNC carvng before gold leafing and antiqueing. The names of each family member are carved into their cartouches and the bottom carving reads “Genesis 46:20,” which says it all.