Saint Joseph and the Christ Child, an
oil painting on canvas completed in 1640 by the Italian artist
Guido Reni (1575–1642). Born in
Bologna into a family of musicians, Reni studied under
Denis Calvaert and
Ludovico Carracci. He worked extensively in
Rome and
Naples before returning to Bologna after 1614. Reni worked with various mediums, including canvas and frescoes, and produced multiple etchings. Though the themes he depicted were mostly biblical and mythological, he also painted several portraits.
Painting: Guido Reni