Joseph and the Christ Child

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures standing next to each other. The figure on the right is an older man holding the left hand of the other figure. He has distinct facial features with a prominent nose, gray wavy hair, and a beard. He is wearing a red robe and green mantle, and sandals. In his right hand, he holds a spherical object. The figure on the left is a young child with slightly upturned facial features and short, light hair. The child is dressed in a simple gown and both figures have golden halos. The background is grassy with small plants, and there is a red border. Above the figures is a red banner with the text "Hus," against a clear sky.