Patrons of the family

The painting depicts: St Catherine, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Anthony, and St Joseph with the Infant Jesus who is crowning St Joseph.

There was a custom to have a patron saint of the same name as a personal teacher and guardian in troubles and in the face of God. Each saint highlighted different truths of the faith and values. Paintings of patron saints were placed on the wall of the most honourable part of a house where guests or the master of the household were seated. Usually there was also a Crucifix on the wall.