History:
Many beautiful statues were placed around the front entrance of the church. The one above the round window is San José (Saint Joseph), for whom the mission was named. Other examples of the stone carver's skill can be seen in various places throughout the church.
About this Image:
1) A detail of the sculpture of Saint Joseph above the church's main door at Mission San José. Photo taken by Ron Bauml.
2) A detail of the sculpture of Saint Anne holding the Child Mary to the right of the church's main door at Mission San José.
3) A detail of the carving done around the entrance to the sacristy/side chapel. This door provides access from the convento, or priests' quarters.
4) A close–up of the holy water font in the sacristy/side chapel at Mission San José. Notice the detailed carving on the basin.
2) A detail of the sculpture of Saint Anne holding the Child Mary to the right of the church's main door at Mission San José.
3) A detail of the carving done around the entrance to the sacristy/side chapel. This door provides access from the convento, or priests' quarters.
4) A close–up of the holy water font in the sacristy/side chapel at Mission San José. Notice the detailed carving on the basin.
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Credit:
Courtesy of the San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation.
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