Attr. to Simone Cantarini known as the Pesarese (Pesaro, 1612 - Verona, 1648) Saint Joseph Oil on canvas, 62 x 48 cm; with frame 80 x 64 cm The stylistic and compositional features of the canvas in question allow it to be attributed to the hand of Simone Cantarini (1612 - 1648) known as the Pesaro artist. His training began in Pesaro, his hometown, under the guidance of Giovanni Giacomo Pandolfi (1567 - 1636). The commission of the Pala Olivieri to Guido Reni introduced Renian painting to Pesaro and Cantarini; this prompted him to move to Bologna and enter the great master's workshop. Painter and man with an impetuous character, he was much appreciated by the master for his pictorial qualities, despite the sc