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Joseph the Carpenter

by Georges De La Tour · 1642

Joseph the Carpenter by Georges De La Tour

Artist

Georges de La Tour 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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Artwork

Joseph the Carpenter is an oil painting by Georges de La Tour created circa 1642. The painting depicts a young Jesus with Saint Joseph, his earthly father.

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Quick facts

Artist
Georges De La Tour
Year
1642
Movement
Baroque
Country
France
Location
Department of Paintings of the Louvre