DepartmentHispano

Holy Family

NameRetablo

Maker Rafael Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

CultureHispano

Date19th Century, Staff

Place madeNORTHERN NEW MEXICO, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumwood

Dimensions18 5/16 x 13 3/8 x 1/2 in. (46.5 x 34 x 1.2 cm)

Credit LineSan Diego Historical Society, MNM Collection

Object numberA.1990.24.1

DescriptionMary stands at l., Joseph at r., ea. holding uan upraised hand of Christ child in center. Haloes over ea., but child's is tri-radiant nimbus. Church towers w/crosses appear between people. Bell motif above family w/red draperies; dove ofHoly Spirit flies above head of Christ. See file for Remarks