Mary and Joseph

author: Nina Bajrić Blažeković

technique: Oil on canvas

size: 100×120 cm

A quiet, beautifully grounded domestic scene exploring the earthly life of the Holy Family. In the background, Joseph works diligently at his carpenter’s bench under a clear blue sky, while Mary sits thoughtfully in the foreground, draped in a rich blue mantle. The painting captures a serene, contemplative atmosphere, highlighting the beauty found in everyday labor, quiet devotion, and the profound, silent understanding shared between the two figures.

This painting is part of the acclaimed Christological cycle from the “Holy Canvas” exhibition by academic painter Nina Bajrić Blažeković.

photo: Goran Majetić