Artwork
Saint Joseph and the Child
Saint Joseph and the Child is an unspecified painting by Josefa de Óbidos. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Saint Joseph and the Child is a 1670 painting by Josefa de Óbidos, a Spanish-born Portuguese artist active during the Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Joseph and the Christ child on a journey together, conveying a sense of gentle guidance and affection between them.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Óbidos' devotional style, characteristic of the Portuguese artistic tradition, with attention to the figures' clothing and the use of a dark background to highlight their interaction.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection, representing one of the approximately 150 works produced by Óbidos during her prolific career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Josefa de Óbidos (Portuguese: ; c. 1630 – 22 July 1684) was a Spanish-born Portuguese painter. Her birth name was Josefa de Ayala Figueira, but she signed her work as "Josefa em Óbidos" or "Josefa de Ayalla". All of her…
