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Saint Joseph et l'Enfant Jésus

Saint Joseph with Jesus

the husband of the Virgin Mary and the earthly father of Jesus Christ (in distinction to God, his "heavenly father")
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Éguisheim / Saint Joseph et l'Enfant Jésus

Description

Statue of Saint Joseph with Jesus as a boy - with an image of the Sacred Heart - on the corner of the castle.

Depictions of Saint Joseph

Joseph is usually depicted as a bearded man in a classic robe. His attributes are:

A lily
Carpenter's tools

He can be accompanied by Jesus

as an infant in his arms
as a young boy standing next to him

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Location (N 48°2'33" - E 7°18'22")

Item Code: fral067; Photograph: 15 April 2012
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