Figure of Saint Joseph holding the Infant Jesus on one arm. The infant Christ holds a round object in his hand, probably an earthly sphere or a royal orb. In the other hand, Joseph could have held a lily. The compositional solution of the sculpture refers to that known from numerous representations of the Madonna and Child.
17th century
Wood.
SAINT JOSEPH WITH CHILD, wood, 17th century
zł2,900.00
Figure of Saint Joseph holding the Infant Jesus on one arm. The infant Christ holds a round object in his hand, probably an earthly sphere or a royal orb. In the other hand, Joseph could have held a lily. The compositional solution of the sculpture refers to that known from numerous representations of the Madonna and Child.
17th century
Wood.
Description
Dimensions: 44.5 x 22 x 12 cm.
Condition: quite good, missing Joseph's right hand