Santiago Matamoros (Saint James the Moor-slayer)

NameRetablo

Maker Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831)

Dateca. 1749-1831

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

MediumTempera on gesso on pine panel

Dimensions15 13/16 x 9 1/16 x 1/2 inches.

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, MNM Collection, A.1960.20.2

Object numberA.1960.20.2

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSantiago on white horse, rides to l. face turned full front, holds red banner & scimitar shaped sword. Blue jacket, red facings, blue breeches, appears to have seat inside of saddle cover-saddle is placed over large saddle cloth. Split ear bridle. Five Moors, two of which are depicted half length, in pointed helmets, below.