Painting

NamePainting

CultureHispanic American

Place madeNEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumwood, gesso, tempera

Dimensions13 1/16 x 8 9/16 x 9/16 in. (33.2 x 21.8 x 1.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Estate of Joan Higgins Reed, A.1989.46.1

Object numberA.1989.46.1

DescriptionWood, background painted yellow; plain red border around the edge; inner dark blue border frames the top and sides, with the motif of a thin line, dots half-way up the sides and the suggestion of a curtain from the top to half-way down. Three quarter length figure wears red robe with white border at sleeves and neck, dark blue hooded coat with white border and green inner shawl with white border. Hands are in prayer position and hold a sword. Halo is black and red. Bent nail drive into the top for hanging piece.