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God the Father and the Holy Family
God the Father and the Holy Family
God the Father and the Holy Family
DepartmentHispano

God the Father and the Holy Family

NamePainted Handkerchief; Paño
Maker Letitia Sena
CultureHispanic American
Date1995
Place madeNew Mexico State Penetentiary, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumCotton hankerchief, pencil and ballpoint pen
Dimensions21 1/4 × 21 1/4 in. (54 × 54 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.1995.97.1
Object numberA.1995.97.1
DescriptionDrawing in pencil and ballpoint pen on handkerchief, orientation on the diagonal, of God the Father and the Holy Family. God apears in center as bearded man in flowing robe with arms outstretched. Below his arms are Joseph and Mary in robes looking at sleeping Christ child, all three figures with halos. Entire figure group surrounded by very detailed floral border. At top of pano are three hummingbirds. Group of human figures is flanked by two peakocks.
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