Jozef en Christus in de werkplaats 1581 - 1633

This etching, titled "Jozef en Christus in de werkplaats" (Joseph and Christ in the Workshop) by Theodoor Galle (1571-1633) is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking. The scene depicts Joseph working in his carpentry shop with the young Christ assisting him. The image highlights the humble nature of Christ's earthly life, demonstrating him learning the trade from his foster father. The scene is detailed with tools of the trade scattered about the workshop, bringing to life the daily reality of a carpenter in the 16th century.