The Ministry of Saint Joseph (c. 1771)

Artist: José de Alcíbar (Mexico)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 247.0 x 223.5 cm
Collection: Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico

This monumental oil painting by the renowned Mexican painter José de Alcíbar captures the reverence and divine presence of Saint Joseph, central to Christian devotion in 18th-century New Spain. Executed with Alcíbar’s characteristic mastery of light and delicate brushwork, the composition highlights both spiritual grace and human tenderness. The warm palette, intricate detailing, and balanced arrangement create a powerful sense of devotion, making it a significant example of colonial religious art.

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