This oil on canvas by the Spanish Baroque master Jusepe de Ribera depicts Saint Joseph with the traditional attributes of his patronage: a carpenter's plane symbolizing his earthly profession and a flowering rod referencing the miraculous sign of his selection as Mary's spouse. Ribera's characteristic tenebrism creates dramatic contrasts of light and shadow that emphasize the saint's contemplative expression and the symbolic objects he holds. The work exemplifies the artist's devotional approach to religious subject matter, combining spiritual significance with meticulous attention to material realism.