Santo Nino

NamePainting

Artist or maker José Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

CultureHispano

Date1800's

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, gesso, paint

DimensionsOverall: 13 x 7 1/16 x 9/16 in. (33 x 18 x 1.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF purchase

Object numberFA.2006.76.5

DescriptionStanding male figure in long red tunic with a circle halo, holding a staff with flag in right hand and a globe with cross on top in his left. He stands on a black line with three black scallops underneath. The background is white with a red border, a black border and another red border.