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""Is not this the carpenter’s son?" (Matthew 13:55)" Painting

Edgar Ruesga, Mexico

Painting, Oil on Canvas

47.2 W x 31.5 H in

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"Is not this the carpenter’s son?" (Matthew 13:55) This painting was inspired by a simple yet profound question from the Gospel of Matthew: “Is not this the carpenter’s son?” (Mt 13:55). The scene imagines a quiet moment between Saint Joseph and the young Jesus—just a father and son sharing time in...

Year Created:

2025

Subject:
Mediums:

Painting, Oil on Canvas

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

47.2 W x 31.5 H x 2 D in

Ready to Hang:

No

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

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Ships in a Box

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Mexico.

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Shipments from Mexico may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks.

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I’m a Mexican painter devoted to classical realism with a contemporary spirit. Through my work, I seek to capture the sacred within the ordinary—moments filled with light, tenderness, and mystery. I paint mostly in oil using the alla prima technique, which allows me to preserve the freshness and vitality of each stroke. My greatest inspiration comes from faith, family, and the masters of old. I’m also a musician, a craftsman, a father, and a husband—and all these roles shape the way I see and feel the world. Lately, I’ve been working on a series of religious paintings that bring biblical scenes into warm, human light. I believe the divine can be found in everyday moments—like a child’s gaze or a simple act of love.

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