St. Joseph’s flowering staff is shown often not with lilies, but with almond blossoms, which are the first to flower in spring, symbols of hope, new life, rebirth. See Jeremiah 1:12 and Numbers 17:16-23.

The Shepherds Adore
- Location: San Giorgio Scarampi -- St. George Martyr Church
- Subject: Nativity
- Year: 1884
- Country: Italy