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Santiago Matamoros (Saint James the Moor-slayer)
Santiago Matamoros (Saint James the Moor-slayer)
Santiago Matamoros (Saint James the Moor-slayer)
DepartmentHispano

Santiago Matamoros (Saint James the Moor-slayer)

NameRetablo
Maker Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831)
Dateca. 1749-1831
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumTempera on gesso on pine panel
Dimensions15 13/16 x 9 1/16 x 1/2 inches.
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, MNM Collection, A.1960.20.2
Object numberA.1960.20.2
DescriptionSantiago on white horse, rides to l. face turned full front, holds red banner & scimitar shaped sword. Blue jacket, red facings, blue breeches, appears to have seat inside of saddle cover-saddle is placed over large saddle cloth. Split ear bridle. Five Moors, two of which are depicted half length, in pointed helmets, below.
Santiago
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1815 - 1845
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James M. Córdova
1996
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Tim Lucero
1999
Pin, horse and rider
Artist Not Recorded
Mid-20th c., staff
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Artist Not Recorded
Horse
Artist Not Recorded
c. 1958