Item no. 1219361585326
Price depends on size and finish: 65 € – 5.581 €
Delivery time approx. 3–4 weeks · insured shipping from South Tyrol
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The depiction “St Joseph with Child” is one of the most familiar and at the same time most touching motifs in Christian art. Joseph carries the child in his arms and so conveys not only physical closeness but also a deeply felt responsibility. His bearing shows calm and confidence – qualities that have for centuries marked him out as a model of family care, protection and steadfast faithfulness. The set square he holds in his hand links his traditional trade with his spiritual role and makes him a symbol for people who bring work, family and responsibility into harmony.
The infant Jesus himself appears in a natural, childlike posture that expresses trust and loving attachment. The scene is marked by warmth and clarity, so that it works as well in private living spaces as in chapels or prayer areas. Many believers choose this motif as a companion for family life paths or as a sign of quiet, reliable protection.
For festive occasions such as christening, Communion, Confirmation or the blessing of a home, too, the figure is a meaningful gift. Its motif, linking everyday life, faith and care, speaks to people who see in Joseph a role model in their personal or family life.
The figure of “St Joseph with Child” is created in a traditional manufacturing process that has been kept alive in Val Gardena for generations. The selected wood – as a rule lime wood for fine detail, for larger sizes sometimes also Swiss stone pine or maple – is first carefully dried before it is cut and worked by hand. The rough carving lays out the basic forms, while the fine carving precisely works out characteristic features such as facial features, folds of the robe and the posture of the child.
Depending on the finish, the surface is refined differently. Natural versions show the finely sanded wood structure with its warm, calm grain. The multicolour stained version adds subtle colour accents in three harmoniously matched tones. For the coloured finish the figure is carefully painted by hand with oil paints, which makes shading and contrasts particularly impressive. The genuine gold leaf version is made in a separate step: gold leaf is applied to a traditional gesso ground.
The entire creation process takes place 100% in Val Gardena/South Tyrol and includes a strict final inspection that ensures material quality and craft precision. Every figure may – depending on the series – bear the Val Gardena quality label, which confirms regional tradition and craft origin. Because wood is a natural material, grain and nuances differ slightly, which gives each figure an individual character.
This combination of traditional carving, careful surface treatment and clear design of the motif makes the figure a high-quality work of art for collectors, believers and everyone who values durable religious woodwork.
| Motif | St Joseph with Child–Material: wood from the Gardena Valley – mainly lime wood, depending on size also maple or Swiss stone pine–Production: hand-carved in Val Gardena, South Tyrol–Finishes: Natural, multicolour stained, hand-painted, genuine gold leaf–Heights: 12, 20, 30, 36, 40, 60, 80, 100 cm–Origin: Italy (South Tyrol)–Workshop article number: 5950 |
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| Origin | Italy |
| Item number | 1219361585326 |
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Shipping: Hand-carved statues arrive insured, directly from the workshop in South Tyrol, to Germany and Austria only for €6.90. Delivery time approx. 3–4 weeks.
Returns: The statutory 14-day right of withdrawal applies. Please report any transport damage to us within 48 hours with a few photos, and we will sort out everything else.
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lovely to have you here. Behind LUNEXUS are the two of us: Denis M. Klug and Belinda Gereke. LUNEXUS was founded in 1889, and we revived it in 2025.
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+49 30 2178 2502 (German & English)Hand-carved statues come to you insured directly from the workshop in South Tyrol, to Germany and Austria for €6.90. Delivery time is approx. 3–4 weeks.
Of course. You can reach us directly on +49 30 2178 2502, or write to hallo@lunexus.world.
Yes, the 14-day statutory right of withdrawal applies. If anything is damaged in transit, please tell us within 48 hours and include a few photos.
