St. Joseph ? based on a Vintage French Holy Card We went through thousands of images of Joseph to find this one for you. It is beautiful and warm and shows a Joseph we could understand. A lot of the Josephs from the Renaissance to Victorian times are sweetened up or made to look epic, but that makes them look far-away or unnatural. This one has a manliness and strength we could recognize, as well as the quality of fatherly love. He is a carpenter, there are his tools. Behind him and Jesus is the banner of two trees. A banner is frequently used behind Mary in paintings of this era to suggest a courtly milieu. The lilies next to him symbolize his chaste heart. So we have a realistically strong Joseph, providing for his family, and also with a heart for God and a devotion to Jesus. For us, this is an ideal representation of masculinity. One for all men to emulate. We spent about a week restoring this one. Like many of our pictures, this is only available through us. Looks great in a den or an office or a bedroom?or even in a man-cave! Looks great in a medium to dark wood frame. ? 8.5 x 11" acid-free paper? Archival pigments, rated to last for generations.? Cardboard backer? Above story of the art? Enclosed in a tight-fitting, crystal clear bag.** IMPORTANT ** There is about an inch-and-a-third of white space around the picture, so the image is smaller than the paper. Thanks for your interest!Sue John Free Shipping on All Orders Above $35 Home About Us New Produts Customer Feedback Contact Us Beautiful Catholic Art Jewelry Unique and exclusive Catholic Art and Jewelry to bring joy to people, strengthen the faithful and evangelize with Beauty. Shop Now St. Joseph ? based on a Vintage French Holy Card Description We went through thousands of images of Joseph to find this one for you. It is beautiful and warm and shows a Joseph we could understand. A lot of the Josephs from the Renaissance to Victorian times are sweetened up or made to look epic, but that makes them look far-away or unnatural. This one has a manliness and strength we could recognize, as well as the quality of fatherly love. He is a carpenter, there are his tools. Behind him and Jesus is the banner of two trees. A banner is frequently used behind Mary in paintings of this era to suggest a courtly milieu. The lilies next to him symbolize his chaste heart. So we have a realistically strong Joseph, providing for his family, and also with a heart for God and a devotion to Jesus. For us, this is an ideal representation of masculinity. One for all men to emulate. We spent about a week restoring this one. Like many of our pictures, this is only available through us. Looks great in a den or an office or a bedroom?or even in a man-cave! Looks great in a medium to dark wood frame. ? 8.5 x 11" acid-free paper ? Archival pigments, rated to last for generations. ? Cardboard backer ? Above story of the art ? Enclosed in a tight-fitting, crystal clear bag. ** IMPORTANT ** There is about an inch-and-a-third of white space around the picture, so the image is smaller than the paper. Thanks for your interest! Sue John Featured Categories Vintage Catholic Art Holy Cards and Greeting Cards Original Catholic Art Vivid Photos of Saints Jewelry and Ornaments Vintage Catholic Art Original Catholic Art Vivid Photos of Saints Jewelry and Ornaments Holy Cards and Greeting Cards CatholicArt Jewelry. All Rights Reserved. Design by eStoreNinja.com integration by