Santa Barbara

NamePainting

Artist or maker Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831)

Place madeSanta Cruz, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumPine wood, gesso, tempera

Dimensions11 × 7 3/4 in. (27.94 × 19.685 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Raymond E. Lee in memory of General Raymond E. Lee, A8.1959.28

Object numberA8.1959.28

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

ProvenancePurchased 1/19/43 from McMillan's Spanish and Indian Trading Post for $15.00.

DescriptionBarbara stands full length in red skirt with white tunic deeply edged in scalloped lace, has orange cloak, 5 pointed crown, holds monstrance in right hand, yellow palm at left. Upper left is a small grey cloud with angular red line dropping from it indicating lightning, above a tall 3 storied tower painted in black and surmounted by a cross in arched doorway in tower has one door leaf open. Upper right has a blue and white swag finely incised in typical Fresquis style. Painted frame of sections of red and indigo, the latter also incised.