Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

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While the holy family rest on the way to Egypt, an angel bends a palm tree to provide them with dates. Etching.

The betrothal of the Virgin. Engraving by G. Longhi, 1820, after Raphael, 1504.

The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ. Engraving by Marinus van der Goes after J. Jordaens.

Jesus blesses Joseph as he dies. Engraving by C. Fantetti after C. Maratta.

Joseph reads from the Bible while the Virgin Mary breast feeds Jesus. Etching by S. della Bella.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child. Mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds, 1823, after G.C. Procaccini.

The holy family prepare to flee for Egypt. Engraving by F. Poilly after G. Reni.

Joseph and Mary, searching for a place to stay in nocturnal Bethlehem, find a stable. Etching by J. Parrocel.

The Holy Family resting under a palm tree during the flight into Egypt. Engraving by F. Gregori after C. Maratta.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child. Engraving by A.L. Romanet after B. Schedoni.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child. Engraving by J. Jenkins after N. Poussin.

The Virgin Mary prays to the infant Jesus, who is being carried by four kneeling angels; they all stand in a circle around the sun drawn on the ground. Aquatint with etching by C.M. Metz after D. Ghirlandaio.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child and a saint. Gouache painting.

The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child and Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by C. Pye, 1825, after M. Venusti after Michelangelo.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Elizabeth and Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving by F.F. Walker after L. Mazzolino da Ferrara.

The Holy Family resting with the infant Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by W. Sharp, 1793, after J. Reynolds, 1787.

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Joseph

Images from the collections

Images featuring Joseph

Works from the collections

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child and a saint. Gouache painting.

The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child and Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by C. Pye, 1825, after M. Venusti after Michelangelo.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Elizabeth and Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving by F.F. Walker after L. Mazzolino da Ferrara.

The Holy Family resting with the infant Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by W. Sharp, 1793, after J. Reynolds, 1787.

Joseph

Images from the collections

Images featuring Joseph

Works from the collections

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child and a saint. Gouache painting.

The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child and Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by C. Pye, 1825, after M. Venusti after Michelangelo.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Elizabeth and Saint Francis of Assisi. Engraving by F.F. Walker after L. Mazzolino da Ferrara.

The Holy Family resting with the infant Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by W. Sharp, 1793, after J. Reynolds, 1787.

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