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Saint Joseph with the Christ Child
Unidentified artist, New Spain
Saint Joseph holds the Christ Child close to his chest while carrying a flowering staff. The tender relationship between the two figures is framed by richly decorated garments and flowing...
Saint Joseph holds the Christ Child close to his chest while carrying a flowering staff. The tender relationship between the two figures is framed by richly decorated garments and flowing folds. The group presents Joseph as the child's guardian, combining an intimate devotional subject with an elaborate sculptural treatment of dress.
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