San Ramon Nonato

NamePainting

Maker Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831)

Place madeNEW MEXICO, United States, Southwest, North America

DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 5 5/16 in. (20 x 13.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.61 R

Object numberA9.1954.61 R

DescriptionTempera on gesso over hand adzed pine panel. The Saint wears an orange garment and holds an object representing the three crowns he is said to have refused. It is stylized into a handsome shape if not identifiable as such, while the monstrance is handsomely and recognizable drawn.