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The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art

The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art
Images of St Joseph are ubiquitous in the modern Catholic devotional landscape with
his statues and figurines standing sentinel in every church and creche, but this was not
always the case. The husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus spent the first
centuries of Christian art as a great absentee, unaccounted for in visual
representations of Christ&#8217sbirth and infancy.The Silent Knight explores and
chronicles the remarkable rise of Joseph&#8217siconography through masterpieces by
some of history&#8217sgreatest artists. The first depictions of Joseph appeared in the
fifth century, gradually evolving as the Church grew, accompanying the faithful through
the vicissitudes of ecclesiastical history. Josephine imagery adapted at various times to
provide inspirational role models for fathers, husbands, workers, the moribund, and
even the pope, depending on the circumstances, leading to a striking variety of
depictions in the history of art.Each chapter of this book reveals a different facet of
Joseph, contextualized in the history, spirituality, or controversy of the age, and
demonstrates how artists applied their creative talents to communicate
Joseph&#8217sintercessory power to their audiences. Through the words and prayers
of Saints Bernard of Clairvaux, Francis of Assisi, Bridget of Sweden, Francis de Sales,
Teresa of Avila, Pius IX, and John Paul II, readers will learn how devotion to Joseph
expanded in both the breadth of his intercessory powers and his geographical area of
influence, galvanizing painters and sculptors to produce fascinating innovations in his
iconography.This richly illustrated book will guide readers through a spectacular gallery
of images by Raphael, Michelangelo, Murillo, Giotto, Caravaggio, El Greco, and more,
illustrating how each one of these creative geniuses chose to highlight the increasing
number of attributes ascribed to this silent saint. Written to celebrate the Year of St

Joseph declared by Pope Francis, Saint Joseph in Art aims to deepen the
faithful&#8217sknowledge, appreciation, and devotion to this eminent Patron of the
Universal Church through the extraordinary beauty that he has inspired.
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