A polychromed wood statuette titled "Saint Joseph," late 16th century. Joseph is shown in his role as the husband of Mary and the earthly guardian of Jesus, venerated across the Christian tradition as patron of workers and of the universal church. Held today by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department, under accession 59.203.2.
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Physical Form
MediumPolychromed wood, late 16th century, Metropolitan Museum of Art 59.203.2 1 Medium (class) Connections
Belongs to Tradition
Source Saint Joseph, accession 59.203.2 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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The Met's own title for this statuette names the subject outright, "Saint Joseph," a direct identification rather than a bare thematic tag.
Source Saint Joseph, accession 59.203.2 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Sources
1. Saint Joseph, accession 59.203.2 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Metropolitan Museum of Art- accession 59.203.2
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A polychromed wood statuette titled "Saint Joseph," late 16th century.
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