San Jose y el Nino

Copied Tiburcio de la Espada, San Jose y el Nino, ca. 1845, carved and painted wood, wax, and metal, 12 1264 14 in. (31.815.310.8 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Teodoro Vidal Collection, 1996.91.41
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Artwork Details

Title
San Jose y el Nino
Date
ca. 1845
Dimensions
12 1264 14 in. (31.815.310.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Teodoro Vidal Collection
Mediums
Mediums Description
carved and painted wood, wax, and metal
Classifications
Keywords
  • Religion — New Testament — Christ
  • Religion — saint — St. Joseph
Object Number
1996.91.41

Artwork Description

The staff that Joseph holds refers to his divine selection as the favored suitor of the Virgin Mary. He is often shown holding the Christ child to emphasize his role as protector of his devotees. St. Joseph is the patron saint of several areas throughout Puerto Rico, including Ciales, Gurabo, Luquillo, Peñuelas, and Lares, communities that extend across the island.