Saint Joseph and the Infant Jesus
1701
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Giuseppe Bottani
Giuseppe Bottani (1717–1784) was an artist, born in Cremona.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Joseph and the Infant Jesus is a 1701 ink by Giuseppe Bottani, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows an older man with a long beard and curly hair, holding a sleeping baby. His face looks tired but kind, and he’s draped in loose, flowing clothes. The baby rests against his chest, one tiny hand peeking out. The words at the bottom say *"Sancte Ioseph, Ora Pro Nobis"*—Latin for "Saint Joseph, Pray for Us." This hints it’s a religious scene, but the artist used simple lines to show emotion instead of fancy details. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made prints.
Giuseppe Bottani (1717–1784) was an artist, born in Cremona.
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