Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno
NameCarving
Maker
Arthur López
(born 1971)
CultureHispano
Date2002/3
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumwood, paint, gesso
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 10 x 7 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser
Object numberFA.2003.37.44
DescriptionBust of a male figure with brown hair and beard resting on a base. Blood runs down his forehead, nose and left check, and neck. His collar is gold with red and green design, his tunic is red with white and black stripes and white and black design between the lines. A purple robe hangs off one shoulder, has purple and gold stripes, and purple, red, and white designs between the stripes. A green cross grows out of his back, and the cross has gold, red, black and white bands on the ends, and a purple, blue, and white flower in the middle. The gold base has brown edges and brown, green, and white flowers with green leaves and vines in each corner. The sides of the base are also gold and have black vertical straight and wavy lines with red dots. The title is on the front of the base. Signed and dated on the back.
