Saint
Joseph
December 2 – April 21, 2013
Dorrance and Olga Roderick Gallery: Retablo
Niche
Anonymous,
Mexico
Saint Josephand the Child Jesus, 18th Century Oil on copper Gift of Mrs. Dubois Tobin |
Continuing its focused, thematic exhibitions from
the retablos permanent collection the El Paso Museum of Art announces the
exhibition Saint Joseph on view in the Roderick
Retablo Niche Gallery from December 2nd, 2012 through April 21st, 2013. Known to
many as Christ`s surrogate father, Saint Joseph has been historically depicted
in art as a haloed or crowned member of the holy family. The seventeen retablos
included in this exhibition examine the traditional iconography of
color, costume and pose as well as the attributes with which the saint has been
portrayed. Shown exclusively in close contact with the Christ child in several
creative variations influenced by local traditions Saint Joseph`s role as
Christ`s guardian is a recurring, significant feature.
This wonderful museum is located at One Arts Festival Plaza in El Paso. The phone number is:
915-532-1707.
Feliz Navidad!
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