The Death of Saint Joseph
1803
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1803
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Death of Saint Joseph is a 1803 graphite by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of Saint Joseph's death, surrounded by loved ones. The saint lies on a bed, covered by a blue blanket, as a woman and a man comfort him. A rainbow arcs above them, with figures at its ends. The scene is rendered in soft, muted colors, with gentle lines and subtle shading. The overall mood is one of peace and tranquility. For more information on this style of art, look up the Romanticism movement.
