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Antique Framed Print : St. Joseph, the Carpenter (oil on canvas)
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St. Joseph, the Carpenter (oil on canvas)
XIR182538 St. Joseph, the Carpenter (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 120.5x80.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12747395
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Candlelight Carpentry Charpentier Chiaroscuro Nazareth Workshop Wood Shavings
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.7cm x 24.4cm (8.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the timeless masterpiece "St. Joseph, the Carpenter" by Georges de la Tour. Painted in oil on canvas, this exquisite artwork measures 120.5x80.8 cm and is housed at the Musee des Beaux-Arts et d'Archeologie in Besancon, France. The painting beautifully captures St. Joseph engrossed in his work as a carpenter, bathed in chiaroscuro lighting created by a flickering candle nearby. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident as he portrays the saint with utmost precision and skill. In this scene, we witness a young boy - possibly Jesus himself - observing St. Joseph intently while surrounded by an array of tools and wood shavings scattered across their workshop floor. This depiction not only highlights the craftsmanship of carpentry but also symbolizes the passing down of skills from one generation to another. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we are transported back to Nazareth where St. Joseph honed his trade and nurtured his relationship with Jesus Christ during his formative years. Through this powerful composition, Georges de la Tour invites us to reflect on themes such as dedication, labor, and familial bonds that transcend time and place.
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