Saint Joseph Calasanz by Unknown Artist. An 18th-century oil painting depicting Saint Joseph Calasanz in a dark habit, holding an alphabet board beside a young child, framed within a painted floral oval.

Saint Joseph Calasanz

Unknown Artist

1740 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Saint Joseph Calasanz, the patron saint of Christian schools, rendered with traditional European painterly detail.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Study · Office · Library
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

This mid-18th-century oil painting from the Slovak National Gallery depicts Saint Joseph Calasanz, founder of the Piarist schools. The saint is shown in a contemplative pose with a child and an educational tablet, symbols of his mission to provide education for the poor. The central scene is elegantly framed by a painted oval garland of white flowers and red berries, typical of the era's devotional portraiture style.

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