DepartmentHispano
St. Christopher
NameRetablo
Artist
Artist not recorded
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumPine wood, paint, paper, glass,
DimensionsOverall: 14 3/16 x 8 7/16 in. (36 x 21.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.1959.18
Object numberA5.1959.18
Collections
ProvenanceEx collection M.C. Wheelright
DescriptionPainting on paper, set under irregular pane of hand-blown glass which is inlaid in NM pine panel, unpainted, with carved lunette in shell form at top. St. Cristopher painted freehand, apparently by someone from Mexico who was familiar with Mexican glazed tiles, in regard to style of drawing.
CA 1960, STAFF
ca. 1680-1700
Artist not recorded
Mid to late 18th century