DepartmentHispano

Nativity and Three Kings

NameRetablo, Religious Painting

Maker Chris Tapia

CultureHispano, Hispanic

Date2009

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

MediumWood, paint, gesso

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 x 14 x 1 1/2 in. (28.5 x 35.5 x 3.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dan Prall

Object numberFA.2009.51.2

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionRetablo depicting typical nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus with several animals, birds and butterflies scattered around. On the back are the three kings facing away and looking at the Star of Bethlehem. Both scenes are done in bright colors. Edges are painted brown. There is a youth creativity award (pink ribbon) from the Spanish Market.