St Joseph the Carpenter

  St Joseph the Carpenter

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales

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Full-length standing figure with staff in right hand and carpenters tool - mallet, pincers etc.

medium: wood
technique: painted (coated)
size: 150 cm (height) [approx]

Church of the Holy Name, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
north east corner of the nave


Some of the tools suggest the instruments of the Passion. Compare with Faithcraft statue (Llandogo & Roath St German) of the child Jesus, with similar tools.



 

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  St Joseph the Carpenter

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales


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