Santa Barbara

NamePainting

Maker Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831)

Place madeSanta Cruz, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumPine wood, gesso, tempera

Dimensions11 × 7 3/4 in. (27.94 × 19.685 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Raymond E. Lee in memory of General Raymond E. Lee, A8.1959.28

Object numberA8.1959.28

ProvenancePurchased 1/19/43 from McMillan's Spanish and Indian Trading Post for $15.00.

DescriptionBarbara stands full length in red skirt with white tunic deeply edged in scalloped lace, has orange cloak, 5 pointed crown, holds monstrance in r. hand, yellow palm at left. Upper left is a small grey cloud with angular red line dropping from it indicating lightning, above a tall 3 storied tower painted in black and surmounted by a cross in arched doorway in tower has one door leaf open. Upper right has a blue and white swag finely incised in typical Fresquis style. Painted frame of sections of red and indigo, the latter also incised.