86 - European School – Saint Joseph and the Infant Jesus, in the Baroque style, 18th–19th century

European School – Saint Joseph and the Infant Jesus, in the Baroque style, 18th–19th century Oil on canvas mounted on panel depicting Saint Joseph holding the Infant Jesus, portrayed as a winged cherub. The saint, with a graying beard, looks up at the child in a pose full of tenderness and devotion. A flowering branch appears in the lower left part of the composition. This religious work is distinguished by its warm tones, chiaroscuro effects, and the expressive rendering of the faces, in the tradition of European Baroque painting. Condition: Original condition showing signs of wear, scuffing, scratches, and alterations to the paint layer. Canvas mounted on panel; possible previous restorations. Dimensions: H. 72 × W. 55 cm.