Death of Saint Joseph
1737
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1737
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting depicts a serene scene of Saint Joseph's death, surrounded by angels and the Virgin Mary. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gold dominating the palette. A quiet detail is the gentle gesture of the Virgin Mary, who reaches out to comfort Saint Joseph in his final moments. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
