San Ramon Nonato

NamePainting

Artist or maker Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831)

Place madeNEW MEXICO, United States, Southwest, North America

DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 5 5/16 in. (20 x 13.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.61 R

Object numberA9.1954.61 R

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionTempera on gesso over hand adzed pine panel. The Saint wears an orange garment and holds an object representing the three crowns he is said to have refused. It is stylized into a handsome shape if not identifiable as such, while the monstrance is handsomely and recognizable drawn.