SAINT JOSEPH - STATUE - WOOD

Jesus’s foster father, and also the carpenter of Nazareth, was chosen by God to be the protector and guardian of the Virgin Mary and her son Jesus. St. Joseph is often portrayed wearing a brown clothing. This color identifies several elements associated with this Saint; e.g. brown is the colour of the earth, trunks, safety, love for one's roots, caution, patience and tenacity. Our craftsmen represent him through their great ability to give life and splendor to their works. Covered with a draped garment and a cape that gives him a great importance, the character turn a tender and loving glance toward his child. An accurate handwork, performed with extreme attention to detail, completed and decorated with natural and chromatic colors.