DepartmentHispano
Nuestra Señora de San Juan de los Lagos
NameRetablo
Maker
Rafael Aragón
(Hispanic American, 1796-1862)
CultureHispano
Dateca. 1830-1860
Place madeNORTHERN, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA
Mediumwood, gesso, tempera
Dimensions10 11/16 x 7 1/4 in. (27.2 x 18.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1989.40.21
Object numberFA.1989.40.21
DescriptionPainted on wood. Nuestra Señora wears a blue cape over white gown with red and black stripes; crown on head; hands are together in prayer; stands between 2 large lighted candlesticks. Plain background, black outer border, red inner border. Panel slightly convex with drilled hole at top for leather hanger. Figure stands on black cylindrical pedastal.
Pedro Antonio Fresquis
