DepartmentHispano
San Calletano
NamePainting
Artist or maker
José Benito Ortega
(American, 1858 - 1941)
CultureHispanic American
Dateafter 1858
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumpine gesso and paint
Dimensions(not specified): 8 11/16 x 7 5/16 x 13/16 in. (22 x 18.5 x 2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.2 R
Object numberA9.1954.2 R
Collections
ProvenanceAcquired from Elmer Shupe, gift to Cady Wells
DescriptionFigure in kneeling pose is drawn in a naive way which suggest that it is in levitation. Solid green border on panel was broken to allow for the drawing of the tiny feet. Smooth shaven, full face, large red halo, customary black robe. Upper right corner has green oulined triangle with red bow and arrow form and red dots along green border. At left is an altar with exposed legs like the hand hewn ones made in New Mexico, with a red, green and yellow cover or cloth at top. On this are a cross and biretta.
Artist not recorded
Artist not recorded
ca. 1680-1700
José Benito Ortega
Artist not recorded
José Benito Ortega