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Náměstí Miru 19

Svatý Josef

Saint Joseph

the husband of the Virgin Mary and the earthly father of Jesus Christ (in distinction to God, his "heavenly father")
(Wikipedia)

1707

Description

Statue of a saint with a lily, probably Saint Joseph. On a shield a monogram and the date anno 1707.

Depictions of Saint Joseph

Joseph is usually depicted as a bearded man in a classic robe. His attributes are:

A lily
Carpenter's tools

He can be accompanied by Jesus

as an infant in his arms
as a young boy standing next to him

Location (N 49°45'18" - E 16°28'19") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: czpa027; Photograph: 4 September 2012
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