San Miguel

NamePainting

Maker José Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

CultureHispanic American

Date1830-1862

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumTempera on yeso on hand-planed pine panel

DimensionsOverall: 13 9/16 x 8 7/8 x 13/16 in. (34.5 x 22.5 x 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.17 R

Object numberA9.1954.17 R

DescriptionIn the style of Jose Aragon. Figure wears stylized version of baroque Roman cuirass and tunic, painted in brilliant blue and red. He holds scales, spear and has a scythe shaped red form behind his left shoulder. This is found on other santero renderings of San Miguel. The dragon or demon is a large, curly tailed beast with glowing red eyes. Upper corners are filled with bands of stripes and dots, inner borders of dots and scallops.