DepartmentHispano

San Jose

NameRetablo

Artist or maker Rafael Aragón (1796-1862)

CultureHispano

Date1826-50

Place madeCordova, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood (pine), gesso, paint

DimensionsOverall: 22 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. (57.5 x 34 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A7.1949.2

Object numberA7.1949.2

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Cyrus McCormick to S.A.R. 1/19/49 from Nambe home.

DescriptionTop cut with central lunette and pair of painted oriflammes or rays, cut from same panel of wood as painted rectangle, tempera over yeso and pine, hand planed. Figure with Nino is typical of santero renderings of San Jose, robe, mantle, crown, in style of Rafael Aragon. Cut finials at top unusual. Swags at sides.