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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)

1894

Saxon-Sion / Saint Joseph et l'Enfant Jésus

Description

Gothic tower with on top a statue of Saint Joseph (3½ m - 11.5 ft high) and the infant Jesus (2½ m - 8 ft. high). On the ground flour, a sculpture group shows the death of St. Joseph.

heureux ceux qui meurent dans le seigneur

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

Old Postcard(s)

Click on the thumbnail for an enlargement.

Locatie (N 48°25'49" - E 6°4'50") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frlo064; Photograph: 13 June 2011
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