Flight Into Egypt

NameCarving

Artist or maker Santiago Matta

CultureHispano

Date1935-1943

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumwood, gesso, paint, leather, hair, glue

DimensionsOverall: 12 3/4 x 17 x 7 1/2 in. (32.385 x 43.18 x 19.05 cm)

Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943

Object numberL.2018.2.4

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionJoseph is leading a brown burro by a leather thong in his right hand. He is dressed in a red tunic and black belt. In his left hand he holds a red stick with black bands. Mary, riding side saddle on the burro, is dressed in blue and holds the baby Jesus in her arms. The base is a green rectangle. Unsigned.