Ten of Joseph's brothers have come to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph, standing on the right with a scepter in his hand, accuses them of spying. The brothers try to explain to Joseph, whom they do not recognize as their brother, who they are. Joseph lets them go, but demands that they return with their youngest brother Benjamin. In the background, some of the brothers are standing by the bags of grain. In the background, they leave with their donkeys. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 42, Joseph's brothers kneeling before Joseph History of Joseph Thesaurus sacrarum

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