DepartmentHispano

San Geronimo

Namepainting

Artist or maker José Aragón (1789–1850)

CultureHispanic American

Date1831

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Medium[Text from Physical File] tempera over yeso on smoothly adzed pine panel

DimensionsOverall: 12 x 6 1/2 x 11/16 in. (30.5 x 16.5 x 1.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.14 R

Object numberA9.1954.14 R

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

Description[Text from Physical File]
Panel with pointed, arch-shaped top. St. Jerome in red mantle, bare extrmities, holds cross and stone, lion and voice of God trumpet included in oval frame. Below are fragments of lettered cartouche reading: San ger Ano 1831. Arch top painted like shell, frame bordered by leaves.