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Santa Librada. Mexico. Painted tin, 9 7/8 x 7", nineteenth century. In legend the martyred daug…
St. Librada Crucified
Santa Librada. Mexico. Painted tin, 9 7/8 x 7", nineteenth century. In legend the martyred daug…
Santa Librada. Mexico. Painted tin, 9 7/8 x 7", nineteenth century. In legend the martyred daughter of a pagan king of Portugal, Santa Librada is invoked in Mexico by women in times of suffering.
Museum of International Folk Art; Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection. Photographs by Michel Monteaux.
DepartmentHispano

St. Librada Crucified

NamePainting
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Datec. 1870-1880
Place madeMexico, North America
MediumOil on tin
Dimensions17 1/2 × 10 3/8 × 1 3/16 in. (44.5 × 26.4 × 3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.17.589V
Object numberA.1979.17.589V
DescriptionSt. Librada Crucified with red cords around arms. Wreath of red flowers on head. Red robe, black and gold coat. Pink, purple and white tassel added to frame. Oil on tin. // Old frame added by A. Girard.
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