DepartmentHispano

Santa Barbara

NameRetablo

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place collectedSanta Clara, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, paint

Dimensions25.5 x 15.5 to 17 cm.

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.1954.55

Object numberA5.1954.55

ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Gertrude Frankenburger in memory of husband, Frank Frankenburger, July 5, 1947. Said to have come from Santa Clara Pueblo.

DescriptionStyle of Calligraphic painter. Light background incised indigo border, tiled floor. Figure wears scalloped tunic over her skirt, yellow cloak, white ruffle at neck, open crown but no plume. She holds the monstrance and palm. The tower is a tall, cross-hatched skyscraper form with dome and cross at top. A bolt of black lightning meanders from top over tower and ends near its base with an arrow. The drawing is free and composition pleasing.