Santa Dulubina

NameRetablo

Artist José Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

Datec. 1825-1900

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood (pine), paint (tempera), gesso, metal, leather, horn

DimensionsRetablo: 7 1/2 × 4 15/16 in. (19 × 12.6 cm)
Case: 7 7/8 × 7 7/8 in. (20 × 20 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.1952.8a-e

Object numberA5.1952.8a-e

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionRetablo (a), Leather case (b), Razor (c) (missing), Strap (d), Small bag (e). Retablo with leather case and razor. Case is tanned leather pouch with strap and buckskin lining, 2 pockets. Razor, Sheffield, horn handle. Retablo good example of Jose Aragon, delicately drawn, expecially figure on crucifix--delicate blue painting on altar and swags. Lettered at bottom "SANTA DUL.V.B.I.NA" abbreviated from some Mexican engraving which J. Aragon often used as models but could not repeat their fine lettering with his limited implements.