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Artist:
Master of "La Merced", active 18th century  Search this
Medium:
carved and painted wood
Dimensions:
36 1/2 x 13 x 8 1/4 in. (92.7 x 33.0 x 21.0 cm.)
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
early 18th century
Luce Center Label:
For Catholics in Puerto Rico, one of St. Joseph's powers is his ability to comfort the dying. Like many santos, this one has lost the symbols that would have identified the saint immediately. Joseph usually holds carpenter's tools or a flowering staff; sometimes he is shown holding the Christ child to emphasize his role as protector. In this santo, Joseph's sympathetic expression conveys his quiet, compassionate nature.
Topic:
Religion\saint\St. Joseph  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Teodoro Vidal Collection
Object number:
1996.91.45
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Painting and Sculpture
On View:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 21B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7d79bc981-1408-418e-9e41-49603e40cbaa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1996.91.45