Saint Joseph and the Christ Child
second half 17th century
Medium
Boxwood
Dimensions
Overall: 10 11/16 × 4 13/16 × 2 5/16 in. (27.1 × 12.2 × 5.9 cm)
Classification
Sculpture-Miniature
Culture
Flemish, Malines (Mechelen)
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1971
Accession Number
1971.68
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About this artwork
This sculpture-miniature titled "Saint Joseph and the Christ Child" by Nicolaas van der Veken dates to second half 17th century. Executed in boxwood, this work represents Flemish, Malines (Mechelen) artistic traditions. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional holdings, it serves both scholarly research ...