DepartmentHispano
Immaculate Conception
NameRetablo, Panel from Altarscreen
Maker
Bernardo Miera y Pacheco
CultureSpanish
Date1777 - 1785
Place madeNambe Pueblo, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood (hand shaped red spruce), cloth, gesso, oil paint
Dimensions51 × 28 in. (129.5403 × 71.1201 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nason, A.1966.30.1
Object numberA.1966.30.1
DescriptionVirgin of Immaculate Conception, Virgin in usual white with blue cloak, crown, halo, touches of red jewelry and pearls. White stars behind her, ermine-like framing arch, 3 cherubs below. Earthy female face, light yellow eyes.
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Rafael Aragón
