A painting by Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood co-founder Sir John Everett Millais, first exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1850. The scene depicts an episode from Jesus's childhood in Joseph's carpentry shop. The composition incorporates symbolic references to the Passion: the young Jesus cuts his hand on an exposed nail, dripping blood onto his foot, while young John the Baptist brings a bowl of water. Upon its debut, the painting generated widespread controversy (including publicized criticism from Charles Dickens) due to its realistic, unidealized portrayal of the Holy Family and details of working-class trade.