DepartmentHispano

Crucifixion

NamePainting on Hide / Hide painting

CultureNuevomexicano

Date18th century, C. Mather

Place madeNORTHERN, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumanimal hide, natural pigment

DimensionsOverall: 71 5/8 x 52 3/4 in. (182 x 134 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Fred Harvey Collection, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1979.64.24

Collections

DescriptionCrucifixion painting on tanned hide. Central figure of Crucified Christ, Virgin on left at base of cross, St. John the Evangelist on right, Mary Magdelene with arms around base of cross. In distance to right are spires.E.Boyd states:"Style of Franciscan F; presumably done ca. 1700..