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

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.