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Saint Joseph and the infant Christ

Saint Joseph and the infant Christ
 (1640s-1650s)

Medium
red chalk
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk
Measurements
17.2 × 18.8 cm (sheet)
Accession Number
596-4
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Childhood of Christ (New Testament cycle) infants Jesus Christ (Christian character) Joseph, Saint (Christian character) men (male humans)

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