Null The Holy Family, Joseph as a carpenter.

Oil on copper.

18th century.

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The Holy Family, Joseph as a carpenter. Oil on copper. 18th century. Sight : 33,5 x 24,5 cm. Accidents, missing parts and restorations. Presented in a gilded wooden frame.

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The Holy Family, Joseph as a carpenter. Oil on copper. 18th century. Sight : 33,5 x 24,5 cm. Accidents, missing parts and restorations. Presented in a gilded wooden frame.

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