DepartmentHispano

San Jose

NameBulto

Artist or maker Fray Andres Garcia (1748 - 1778)

DateSecond half 18th century

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumwood, gesso, paint

Dimensions19 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 6 7/8 in. (49.5 × 21.59 × 17.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Fred Harvey Collection, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1979.64.51

Collections

DescriptionSt. Joseph / San Jose. Tempera and gesso on wood. Standing male figure wears rose robe, holds painted wood rod. Bearded, long hair, feet protrude from bottom of garment. Stands on double tiered base. Staff is of single large flower bloom at end of staff. Wears overmantle over garment, falls over one shoulder, hangs over one arm..