San Jose

NamePainting

Artist or maker Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831)

CultureHispanic American

Date1749-1831

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumwood, tempera

Dimensions(not specified): 20 1/4 x 13 3/16 in., 3/16 in. (51.5 x 33.5 cm, 0.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.4 R

Object numberA9.1954.4 R

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionBy the Calligraphic santero. Figure stands on tiled floor lacking perspective. Wide border has leaf and stem design; upper background has finely cross hatched swag and all trees below. Flowering rod of Joseph is topped by a large single flower (hollyhock). Bare feet of Joseph are wrapped in (buskins?) to instep and drawn as if set on edge.