Painting The passing of Saint Joseph

Features

Artwork title:  Il trapasso di San Giuseppe

Age:  17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Sacred Subject

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Canvas

Description : Il trapasso di San Giuseppe

Oil painting on canvas. The painting depicts the death of Saint Joseph which, according to the apocryphal gospels, occurred assisted by Mary and Jesus: the dying man lies in fact in his bed of agony, affectionately surrounded by his putative son Jesus and his wife Mary, while several angels assist, both supporting him from the head and hovering above him, where the heavens already open to welcome the soul of the saint. Joseph's is considered the most desirable and peaceful form of death, of old age, in one's bed and surrounded by one's loved ones, and for this reason the Saint is considered the patron saint of the dying and of sweet death. Restored and relined in the mid-20th century.

Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear. We try to present the real state as fully as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is stated in the description applies.

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 81
Width: 58,5
Depth: 1,5