Saint Joseph and the Sleeping Christ Child 1670 - 1675

"Saint Joseph and the Sleeping Christ Child" is a drawing by Spanish Baroque artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, created between 1670 and 1675. This drawing utilizes brown ink, a common medium for Baroque art. The composition shows a tender moment between Joseph and the sleeping Christ Child, highlighting the intimate and emotional aspects of the Holy Family. The sketch-like style is characteristic of Murillo's preparatory drawings. These drawings, like this one, served as studies for later, more finished paintings.