1631
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Saint Joseph is a 1631 oil by Jusepe de Ribera, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting depicts an elderly man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a dark robe. He holds a staff in his right hand, adorned with a sprig of leaves and flowers. The man's gaze is directed upward, and his face is illuminated by a soft, warm light. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and reverence. If you're interested in exploring more works that use chiaroscuro, look up the technique next.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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