San Juan Bautista

NamePainting

Artist Artist unrecorded

Place madeNEW MEXICO, United States, Southwest, North America

DimensionsOverall: 21 5/8 x 11 7/16 x 13/16 in. (55 x 29 x 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.44 R

Object numberA9.1954.44 R

DescriptionThe figure in a nebulous sort of draped cloak of red, has a large head, bare legs and feet, beard, holds a staff and lettered banner, which is illegible. Probably this was an attempt at "Behold the Lamb of God"-the figure shows attempt at anatomical painting and shading. It is out of proportion- the background is reddish brown and generally suggests an effort to copy a Mexican oil on canvas.