DepartmentHispano

San Ingacio

NamePainting

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

CultureHispano

Date1800's

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumPaint, wood, gesso

DimensionsOverall: 11 x 7 7/8 x 3/8 in. (28 x 20 x 1 cm)

Credit LineIFAF purchase

Object numberFA.2006.76.6

DescriptionMale figure with circle halo dressed all in black pointing with left hand to a tablet incribed with Jesuit symbol held by his right hand. Below him are a series of red and blue lines in black boxes. Background is cream with red and green drapes in upper corners and along edges. Border is black and green.