Four men (James, Joseph/Joses, Judas, Simon) described in the New Testament as brothers of Jesus, along with unnamed sisters; in Christian denominations teaching the perpetual virginity of Mary, rationalized as half-siblings or other relatives

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

The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ in the presence of John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth. Engraving after L. Lombard (?).

Joseph and Mary arrive in Egypt, fatigued. Etching by F. Zuccarelli, 1730, after G. Manozzi (Giovanni da San Giovanni).

Christ, enthroned, crowns Mary in heaven. Etching with aquatint by C.M. Metz after Giotto and G. Vasari.

The adoration of the shepherds. Engraving by C.J. Visscher after P.P. Rubens.

The birth of the Virgin Mary in a wealthy household. Engraving by E. Picart after G. Reni.

The Virgin Mary, pregnant with James, and Joseph voyage back from Egypt with the child Jesus. Engraving by L. Vorsterman the elder, 1620, after P.P. Rubens.

Joseph is told in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. Etching after A. Sacchi.

The death of Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. Etching by C. Fantetti after A. Sacchi.

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Jesus Christ - Brethren

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

The Virgin Mary, pregnant with James, and Joseph voyage back from Egypt with the child Jesus. Engraving by L. Vorsterman the elder, 1620, after P.P. Rubens.

The birth of the Virgin Mary in a wealthy household. Engraving by E. Picart after G. Reni.

The death of Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. Etching by C. Fantetti after A. Sacchi.

The adoration of the shepherds. Engraving by C.J. Visscher after P.P. Rubens.

Jesus Christ - Brethren

Images from the collections

Images about Jesus Christ - Brethren

Works from the collections

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

The Virgin Mary, pregnant with James, and Joseph voyage back from Egypt with the child Jesus. Engraving by L. Vorsterman the elder, 1620, after P.P. Rubens.

The birth of the Virgin Mary in a wealthy household. Engraving by E. Picart after G. Reni.

The death of Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. Etching by C. Fantetti after A. Sacchi.

The adoration of the shepherds. Engraving by C.J. Visscher after P.P. Rubens.

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