(233 days ago)
MossyB says:
That's no "man with child," except in the most generic sense - it's Saint Joseph...Patron saint of carpentry, employment, an easy death and prevention from starvation (symbolized with fava beans, Chianti optional)...
The Christ child is holding an orb (the world), and the lily Saint Joseph is holding signifies purity, virtue, and life.
More data than you probably want to know:
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4
A difficult shot, considering the strong sunlight and snow, but well done. Good clarity. Reply »
(230 days ago)
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author says: I appreciate you sharing that with me - thank you
author says:
nice image -- maybe adjust the exposure and or contast -- a bit blown out Reply »
(232 days ago)