DepartmentHispano

Painting

NamePainting

Artist or maker Attributed to Molleno (New Mexican, 1815 - 1845)

CultureHispanic American

Dateca. 1830s

Place madeNORTHERN, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumwood, gesso, paint

Dimensions11 5/16 x 7 9/16 in. (28.8 x 19.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1989.40.23

Object numberFA.1989.40.23

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSaint holds child in right hand and plume in left; wears Franciscan habit and sandals; child in red gown; background is red and brown. Oval border has red and black floral designs. Panel is rectangular and slightly convex. 2 nails on back to hold string hanger.