808 - Saint Joseph and the Virgins with Lamps – European Religious Painting – 19th Century

Saint Joseph and the Virgins with Lamps – European Religious Painting – 19th Century Oil on canvas. A vertical religious composition dominated by a standing, haloed male figure holding a flowering staff, surrounded by numerous female figures dressed in brightly colored robes and floral crowns. Several carry oil lamps, while others rest or recline in the foreground. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of classical architecture and a starry night landscape. The painting is meticulously executed, with particular attention to the folds of the fabrics and the chromatic effects. Inscription or signature in the lower right corner. Gilded wooden frame. Dimensions of the work: 180 × 90 cm. Dimensions with frame: 210 × 120 cm.