Spanish school, second half of the 18th century.

Spanish school, second half of the 18th century.
"St. Joseph and the Child Jesus".
Oil on canvas glued to board.
Frame of the late nineteenth century, with faults.
Measurements: 32.5 x 28 cm,; 39.5 x 35 x 2 cm (frame).

St. Joseph has been represented half-length, taking a lily stick in one hand and cradling with the other the Baby Jesus, who holds the orb and adopts the gesture of blessing. The painting belongs to a period in which the paternal figure of Joseph is gaining greater prominence, being a character that traditionally remained in the shadow of the Virgin in pictorial iconography.