DepartmentHispano
Santa Margarita de Cortona
NamePainting
Maker
Pedro Antonio Fresquis
(1749-1831)
CultureHispanic American
Date1749-1831
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumtempera on yeso on hand-torn pine scrap
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/16 x 3 3/4 x 9/16 in. (11 x 9.5 x 1.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.24 R
Object numberA9.1954.24 R
DescriptionFigure in pointed sleeved black nun's habit and veil, white wimple and collar, holds crucifix in right hand, sammall scourge (?) or scapulary in left hand. Flanked by a pair of blooming plants. Red border on four sides.
Pedro Antonio Fresquis
Artist unrecorded
Pedro Antonio Fresquis
Pedro Antonio Fresquis
José Aragón
