The Flight into Egypt

NamePainting / Retablo

Maker Gustavo Victor Goler (born 1963)

CultureHispano

Date2017

Place madeTaos, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, paint

Dimensions12 3/16 × 13 3/8 × 2 9/16 in. (31 × 34 × 6.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, bequest of Daniel E. Prall, FA.2018.27.107

Object numberFA.2018.27.107

DescriptionCarved retablo of the Flight from Egypt. Mary, her baby, Jesus, Joseph, and a donkey are carved and painted. A desert and night sky is painted behind them, including an angel flying above. The frame is carved and painted red, black, and green, with gold accents.