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Khan Academy: Cusco School Artist, Saint Joseph and the Christ Child

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Paintings that celebrated St. Joseph as a youthful, caring father skyrocketed to popularity during the 16th and 17th centuries, both in Spain and throughout the Spanish Empire. This particular painting of the lively, vigorous St. Joseph is from the Andean region of the Viceroyalty of Peru. View a picture of this painting and read about the history of this artform.

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