DepartmentHispano

St. Joseph and Christ Child

NameHide painting

CultureSpanish

Date18th century, C. Mather

Place madeNORTHERN, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumanimal hide, pigment

DimensionsOverall: 57 7/8 x 44 7/8 in. (147 x 114 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Fred Harvey Collection, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1979.64.121

Collections

DescriptionSt. Joseph and the Christ Child / S. Jose y el Nino. Painting on tanned hide. Full length figure in red with yellow mantle over shoulders, holds Christ Child's hand. Child with long robe, holds basket. Joseph holds flowering staff.OLD LABEL:"Prince Collection" New Label:Fine Arts 9 1653CI Con't