Conrad Moroder - Val Gardena - Sculpture, San Giuseppe - 60 cm - Wood

Detailed description of this magnificent carved wooden sculpture, depicting Saint Joseph with the carpenter's tools, in the typical style of the Val Gardena artisanal tradition, attributable to the workshop of Conrad Moroder.
Soggetto e Iconografia: The statue depicts Saint Joseph standing on an octagonal wooden base. With his left hand he supports a carpenter's square decorated with incised details, while with his right hand he holds a long saw that rests vertically against the base. The facial features are intense and expressive, characterized by a well-groomed beard and mustache and wavy brown-toned hair.
Abbigliamento e Dettagli: The saint wears a brown inner tunic and a wide draped cloak that falls with rich and deep folds, enriched with gilded borders along the edges that give luminosity and dynamism to the entire figure. At the feet he wears simple sandals, with the toes carefully carved and visible.
Lavorazione e Finitura: The work stands out for the warm tone of the wood with an antiqued finish and shades of brown and ochre, enriched by delicate gold finishes typical of high-quality sacred sculpture. The mastery of the carving gives a notable sense of plasticity and movement to the fabrics and the figure.
Dimensioni: The overall height of the sculpture is 60 cm, an ideal measure that ensures a strong visual presence, perfect for devotional display as well as for highlighting its artistic and collectible details.
Misure 60x18 cm