Joseph the Carpenter
1842 · oil on canvas
Dimensions 137 × 102 cm
Saint Joseph the carpenter was a prominent religious figure in Lorraine during the 17th century. Here Joseph can be seen working by a candle held by a young and captivated Jesus Christ. While the candle is the only source of light in the painting the face of Jesus seems to radiantly outshine the candle which was a recurring effect that La Tour has used in his work to signify the presence of divinity.
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About this artwork
Joseph the Carpenter (1842) by Georges de La Tour, oil on canvas.
About Georges de La Tour
Georges de La Tour (March 13, 1593 – January 30, 1652) was a French Baroque painter, who spent most of his working life in the Duchy of Lorraine, which was temporarily absorbed into France between 1641 and 1648. He painted mostly religious chiaroscuro scenes lit by candlelight.
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