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Saint Joseph and the Christ Child, an oil painting on canvas completed in 1640 by the Italian artist Guido Reni (1575–1642). Born in Bologna into a family of musicians, Reni studied under Denis Calvaert and Ludovico Carracci. He worked extensively in Rome and Naples before returning to Bologna after 1614. Reni worked with various mediums, including canvas and frescoes, and produced multiple etchings. Though the themes he depicted were mostly biblical and mythological, he also painted several portraits.Painting: Guido Reni