San Ignacio de Loyola (Saint Ignatius of Loyola)

NameRetablo

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

Dateca. 1796-1862

Possibly madeUnited States, Southwestern, North America

Mediumgesso, oil paint, wood

Dimensions25 9/16 x 15 3/4 x 3/4 inches

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.83 R

Object numberA9.1954.83 R

DescriptionHalf length, thickset figure, boldly drawn and painted in thick, bright pigments. Figure has somewhat of a leer, bright red lips. A biretta on altar at left of panel, (right of St.) balances a well brushed, bluish palm with tendrils at right panel. The IHS emblem is so stylized it is a mere decorative ornament. A cartouche at lower left reads, in block letters: "San Hinacio".