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(Église Saint-Exupère de Toulouse)

Saint Joseph

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

artist unknown
date?

Description

Statue in a niche above the entrance of the church.

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

Artist

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Location (N 43°35'37" - E 1°26'55") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frmp046; Photograph: 2 September 2011
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