Santo Nino with cradle

NameFigure

Artist or maker Rafael Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

Mediumwood

DimensionsOverall (Nino): 14 9/16 x 9 7/16 in. (37 x 24 cm)
Overall (Cradle): 19 11/16 in. (50 cm)

Credit LineOn long term loan from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Object numberL1.1956.17ab

DescriptionA-Nino, reclining pose, right hand held up in blessing- has blue trunks with stripes adn red borders, pink shading on knees, elbows, shoulders & down back. Features prominent, heavy and adult- hair deeply carved to make curls.
B-Cradle, painted white with red scallops, red rail around top and sides- none at bottom. Gessoed and painted on all surfaces including bottom. Inside it grey-green.