801 - F. RUSCHEWEYH (*1785) after OVERBECK (*1789), St Joseph in a robe, Steel engraving

F. RUSCHEWEYH (*1785) after OVERBECK (*1789), St Joseph in a robe, Steel engraving Ferdinand von Ruscheweyh (1785 Neustrelitz - 1845 ibid.) after Friedrich Overbeck (1789 Lübeck - 1869 Rome): St Joseph in a robe Depiction of St Joseph in a devout pose, 19th century, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "F. Overbeck del. / F. Ruscheweyh f. Rome". Date: 19th century Description: The picture shows a depiction of St Joseph, who is dressed in a long, draped robe. He is standing upright with his head slightly inclined, conveying a serene expression. His hands are folded in front of his body, a sign of humility and contemplation. Behind him is an architectural structure, presumably a fence or a wall, which creates spatial depth and provides a view of an implied landscape. A halo above his head indicates his holiness. The light comes from the left, creating subtle shadows on his face and robe. The composition is simple yet expressive, focussing on the central figure. Keywords: St Joseph; Shroud; Humility; Contemplation; Architecture; Light; Shadow; Religious; Icon; Sanctity; Landscape; Fence; Crease; Rest; Prayer; Spirituality; Mimicry; Symbolism; Sacred.; 19th century; Nazarene; Religious; Italy, Rome (Latium); Size: Paper: 29,2 cm x 22,6 cm (11,5 x 8,9 in), Plate: 17,0 cm x 11,2 cm (6,7 x 4,4 in), Depiction: 13,4 cm x 8,1 cm (5,3 x 3,2 in) Condition: Defective condition. Foxing visible on the entire sheet. Occasional faint finger stains along the edges. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped.