Holy Family

NameRetablo

Artist or maker Lorenzo Miera (born 1983)

CultureHispano

Date2000

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, paint, hinge

DimensionsOpen width, closed depth: 6 3/16 × 7 9/16 × 1 in. (15.75 × 19.25 × 2.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, bequest of Daniel E. Prall, FA.2018.27.74

Object numberFA.2018.27.74

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionCarved, dual hinged retablo (triptych). Outside depicts crucifixion in blue and red, with red pots on either side. Opens to reveal the Holy Family. The left side depicts the holy family leaving, with an angle watching over them. Right side shows an empty crib with a dove flying down from above.