Overall Size:
Length: 14.25 in
Width: 6.5 in
Height: 4.5 in
“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’” Matthew 1:20–21
This carving depicts sleeping Joseph, laying on one side, in olive wood derived from the Holy Land, atop a base of rich mahogany.
The detailed folds of the robe, his calm resting face, and his halo, connects this earthly figure of a sleeping man to spiritual grace and faith.
As God often visits Joseph in his dreams, this piece symbolizes the persistence of faith even in rest and silence. The tranquility and devotion represented in this masterpiece reminds believers to trust God’s plans, rest in faith, and find peace in divine guidance.
Although Joseph rests in this piece, it is clear through the upturned angle of his brows and carvings around his eyes, that his mind is occupied. This piece is meant to remind believers that God speaks even in quiet moments, and to relax into His comforting presence during challenges, travels, or transitions.
As the common practice is to write one’s worries or petitions on small pieces of paper and place them beneath the statue, this makes an ideal gift during times of uncertainty, stress, or decision-making.
