San Jose y el Nino

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Object Details

Artist

Tiburcio de la Espada, born San Germán, Puerto Rico 1798-died San Germán, Puerto Rico 1852

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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.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Teodoro Vidal Collection

Date

ca. 1845

Object number

1996.91.41

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

Sculpture

Medium

carved and painted wood, wax, and metal

Dimensions

12 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/4 in. (31.8 x 15.3 x 10.8 cm.)

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Department

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Religion\New Testament\Christ

Religion\saint\St. Joseph

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk781532206-903b-442f-9763-38452337ece9

Record ID

saam_1996.91.41