DepartmentHispano
San Juan de Nepomucino
NamePainting
Maker
Juan Amadeo Sanchez
(1901 - 1969)
CultureHispano
Date1930's
Place madeLas Vegas/Colmor, New Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumwood, paint, gesso
DimensionsOverall: 16 5/8 x 9 3/8 x 9/16 in. (42.2275 x 23.8125 x 1.4288 cm)
Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943
Object numberL.2018.2.38
DescriptionThe black-bearded saint is depicted with a red-lined green cloak over a yellow undergarment with black sleeves, and wearing a biretta. In his right hand is a cross and in his left a palm leaf. A green drape hangs behind him, and a green ruffle runs above him. An unpainted, carved lunette forms the top. Handwritten title and signature on back, but not in artist's writing.
