Saint Michael

NamePainting / Retablo

Artist Noé Garcia Chávez

CultureHispano

Date2011

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, gesso, paint, varnish, wire, nails

Dimensions15 3/4 × 11 × 11/16 in. (40 × 28 × 1.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Dan E. Prall, FA.2013.14.3

Object numberFA.2013.14.3

DescriptionSaint Michael with feathered wings, wearing a flowing red cape, and wielding a large sword in his right hand floats in space, hovering over a large brown-scaled dragon with one wing extended. The dragon rests on a bed of coals and flames. Red drapes hang down on each side. At the top is a red lunette with five red and gold teardrop shapes. The edges are painted gold. Signed, dated and titled on back.