DepartmentHispano

San Rafael

Namepainting on wood; Retablo

Workshop Rafael Aragón (1796-1862)

CultureNuevomexicano

Dateca. 1850

Place madeNORTHERN, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumwood, water-based paint, gesso

DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 9/16 in. (20 x 14 x 1.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1979.24.1

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSaint Raphael; Saint Raphael the Archangel; San Rafael Arcangel. Central figure of archangel carries staff in right hand, dangles green and red fish from string in left hand, wears short red tunic, wing on right goes down, wing on left goes up.