The Death of St. Joseph 1663 - 1743

This etching, created by Robert van Audenaerde between 1663 and 1743, depicts the death of St. Joseph. It is an example of Baroque art, characterized by dramatic lighting and emotional intensity. The scene features a dying St. Joseph, surrounded by angels and his wife Mary, and focuses on the emotional weight of St. Joseph’s death. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and shadow, further emphasizes the drama of the event. This artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.