Saint Joseph by Tommaso Conca

Saint Joseph n.d.

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drawing, print, paper, chalk

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drawing

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toned paper

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print

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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paper

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charcoal art

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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coffee painting

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underpainting

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chalk

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water

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portrait drawing

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italy

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watercolor

This red chalk drawing depicts Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, by Neapolitan artist Tommaso Conca (1770-1815). The drawing features a close-up portrait of the saint, emphasizing his weathered face and long beard, which Conca rendered with great detail. Saint Joseph holds a staff in his right hand, a traditional symbol of his role as a carpenter. The drawing's composition and style reflect Conca's mastery of the late Baroque and early Neoclassical movements. The work is a testament to Conca's skill in capturing the essence of religious figures through masterful draftsmanship.

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