531 - Saint Joseph with the Child Jesus in a reliquary – Colonial School of Quito – 18th century

Saint Joseph with the Child Jesus in a reliquary – Colonial School of Quito – 18th century Carved and polychromed wood. 28 x 10 x 5 cm (sculpture). 42 x 35 x 20 cm (total dimensions with case). Saint Joseph is depicted standing, accompanied by the Christ Child, in accordance with traditional devotional iconography. The sculpture is housed in a wooden and glass case.