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Sankt Josef

Saint Joseph

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

1925

Beschreibung / Description

Statue of St. Joseph on the corner.

Beschriftung(en) / Inscription(s)

sankt
JOSEF
1925

martine
LANG

umgebaut
ANTON
LANG

Signiert / Signature

l. hanenstein stuttg.

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

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 48°48'0" - E 9°47'50") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: debw040; Photograph: 6 September 2010
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