Gabriel, Zacharias and Moses

NamePainting

Artist or maker José Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, paint

Dimensions(not specified): 16 x 12 1/4 in. (40.64 x 31.115 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.2000.16

Object numberA5.2000.16

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

Description3 figures on blue background edged in red then black. Left 7" hatted figure holds chalice with circle and cross in red. Bearded right 7" figure holds tablets and has three potencias of red and black lines. Cental archangel with halo is 12" high. All are dressed in brown with blue and red scarves. Angel stands on cloud, bare legged with red leggings. All are bare-footed, with red and gold halos 2 3/4" in diameter. Rugged condition. Streak from top to bottom 4-5" from left side.