DepartmentHispano

St. Francis

NamePainting/Retablo

Artist Adam P. Alire

Date1994

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, paint, leather

DimensionsOverall: 15 3/8 x 11 7/16 in. (39 x 29 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.76

DescriptionImage of St. Francis painted on wood block with white wash background. Holds cross in upraised right hand and cracked skull in left held across chest. Stigmata on both hands. Halo of yellow and reddish orange behind head. Blue monk's habit with rope-looking belt. Leather loop knotted through two holes at top for hanging.