Old World Portraits
Saint James the Greater
Jusepe de Ribera
This dramatic 17th-century portrait captures Saint James the Greater with a striking red mantle and a thoughtful, direct gaze.
Saint Joseph
Jusepe de Ribera
1638 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful and emotive 17th-century portrait of Saint Joseph, rendered with dramatic light and shadow.
$129
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1638 by Jusepe de Ribera, this striking portrait of Saint Joseph exemplifies the Spanish master's command of Tenebrism. The elderly saint is captured in a moment of spiritual contemplation, his gaze turned heavenward and his weathered features illuminated against a dark, atmospheric background. The fine detail in his white beard and the symbolic flowering staff create a profound sense of presence and reverence.
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