Faith in Art: St. Joseph

Part of the Faith in Art series co-sponsored by the Saint Benedict Institute, the Harvard Catholic Forum and the Lumen Christi Institute: A webinar lecture with Dr. Elizabeth Lev (Duquesne University)

A Good Man is Hard to Find: St. Joseph in Art

St. Joseph was an unassuming latecomer to the history of art, but once discovered, his images evolved rapidly to serve the Catholic Church during challenging times. From model for the papacy, to symbol of marriage and fatherhood, to guide for a good death and advocate for the worker, St. Joseph’s many guises have made him one of the Church’s greatest spiritual treasures. Following Pope Francis’ dedication of 2021 to St. Joseph, this talk will look at Giotto, Raphael, Murillo and others as we uncover the many faces of this quiet saint.