#340/41 St. Joseph the Worker Statue | Handmade In Italy | All Finishes & Sizes

The Demetz St. Joseph the Worker Statue #340/41 is a beautifully crafted representation of St. Joseph as carpenter, provider, and protector of the Holy Family.

St. Joseph is shown wearing a work apron and holding the tools of his trade, emphasizing his life of humble labor and faithful service. This traditional depiction makes the statue especially appropriate for churches, chapels, St. Joseph shrines, Catholic schools, religious communities, retreat centers, and other devotional spaces.

Created by Demetz Art Studio in Italy, the #340/41 is available in both hand-carved linden wood and fiberglass, with a variety of traditional finish options to complement different church interiors and architectural styles.

Product Details

• Demetz Art Studio item #340/41
• Depicts St. Joseph the Worker
• Traditional carpenter imagery
• Crafted in Italy
• Available in hand-carved Linden Wood
• Available in Fiberglass
• Multiple sizes available depending on material
• Multiple hand-applied finish options
• Suitable for churches, chapels, shrines, schools, religious communities, and devotional spaces
• Individually crafted and finished

St. Joseph the Worker

St. Joseph is honored as the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, foster father of Jesus, and a model of humility, responsibility, faithfulness, and honest labor.

The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1, highlighting the dignity of human work and St. Joseph’s example as a craftsman and provider.

The Demetz #340/41 presents St. Joseph in this working role, making it an especially meaningful choice for parishes dedicated to St. Joseph, vocational chapels, schools, workshops, retreat centers, and churches seeking a strong devotional image of the patron saint of workers.

Linden Wood Finishes

The hand-carved linden wood version is available in several traditional Demetz finishes, including:

• Natural Wood
• Monotone Stain
• Full Color

Natural Wood highlights the beauty of the wood grain and carving, while Monotone Stain adds depth and definition without covering the character of the wood. Full Color provides the most traditional and lifelike devotional presentation.

Fiberglass Finishes

The fiberglass version is available in a wide selection of hand-applied finishes, including:

• Full Color
• Statuary Bronze
• Antique Bronze
• Antique Silver
• White Marble
• Light Grey
• Terracotta

These finish options allow the statue to coordinate with a wide range of sanctuary designs, architectural styles, and existing church furnishings.

Made in Italy by Demetz Art Studio

Demetz Art Studio is internationally known for ecclesiastical sculpture and sacred artwork. Each statue is created and finished by skilled artisans in Italy, combining traditional religious imagery with fine craftsmanship.

Because these sculptures are individually produced and hand-finished, slight variations in coloration, wood grain, texture, and detailing are natural and contribute to the character of each piece.

Availability & Lead Time

Demetz statues are generally made to order in Italy. Production and delivery times may vary depending on the selected material, size, finish, current studio schedule, and international transportation.

Please contact Holy Land Art Company for current pricing, availability, shipping information, and estimated lead time, particularly if the statue is required for a specific dedication or installation date.

Church Statuary & Liturgical Design

Holy Land Art Company offers a complete selection of church statuary in wood, fiberglass, marble, and bronze, along with custom pedestals, shrines, memorial installations, and complete church renovation services.

For custom marble, statuary, pedestals, sanctuary design, and professional installation services, visit:

https://www.liturgicalrenovations.com

Finish Details

Wood Carved

• The Demetz Art Studio has been working with wood for over 130 years, following the tradition of wood carving in Val Gardena. Wood carvings are valuable for their timeless beauty as they become more precious with age.
• The kind of wood used to create these fine works of art is called Linden wood or Lime wood (Lat. Tilia). It is imported rom Eastern Europe, cut, and kiln dried in the workshop. After that, blocks of wood get glued together to form the block needed for the size of the statue to be carved.
• Linden wood is used for carving because it is not too hard, fairly white in color and when professionally kiln dried, it does not make small cracks later. The latter is much more likely to happen with pine wood. Only the heartwood of the tree trunk is used because it is almost knotless. That way the wooden statue will have an even, homogeneous surface and a fine woodgrain appearance.
• In Val Gardena, a Northern region of Italy, the tradition of wood carving dates back to the 17th century
• The colors used in the studio are regular oil colors. Even though the statues look polychrome, the artists use only 12 basic colors. These get mixed by hand to obtain endless varieties and shades. The final result depends on the pigments, the technique, the manual skills and the experience of the master painter. As a result, each statue is a unique piece in its coloring and design.

Fiberglass

• Made from a mixture of fiberglass and resin, these statues are lightweight, weather resistant and easy to maintain. Thanks to these characteristics it makes them a popular choice for both, indoor and outdoor settings.
• Fiberglass statues in a monotone bronze, aluminum, terracotta or white marble finish are made using a special technique that lets them withstand the outdoor elements and makes them suitable for outdoor display.
• Colored fiberglass statues, instead, cannot be guaranteed for outdoor use. They are hand painted with oil colors using the same traditional technique as with wood carvings. Any kind of colors applied to a fiberglass statue will fade when kept outdoors.

Each artwork is uniquely crafted and handmade to order; it may be slightly different in shape, size, texture, and color from what is shown in pictures. All work can be customized in color and dimensions.

Full custom works are also available. To see samples of our custom statuary visit our renovations & interior site here.

Colored finishes and wood are not recommended for outdoor use. Fiberglass in a monotone finish is suggested.

All statuary is shipped freight and imported via Italy. A freight quote can be provided, and billed separately. Please allow 8-12 weeks for delivery.

The Demetz Art Studio is located in Ortisei, a small village nestled in the Dolomites, a famous mountain range in the Northern part of Italy, at the heart of the Alps. The Demetz Art Studio is a world renowned workshop that manufactures ecclesiastical art and continues the old tradition of woodcarving in Val Gardena. Its roots extend deep into the history of woodcarving, as a family business that was founded in 1872 and passed on from generation to generation. Demetz continues to fabricate woodcarving, bronze, fiberglass, mosaics, and marble.