raboteur

Updated: May 24, 2025

Exquisite for the homely natural sentiment, and the depth of the colour and chiaro-oscuro. Many who read these pages will remember the pretty little picture by Annibale Caracci, known as "le Raboteur." It represents Joseph planing a board, while Jesus, a lovely boy about six or seven years old, stands by, watching the progress of his work. Mary is seated on one side plying her needle.

Mrs. (Anna) Jameson - Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts