DepartmentHispano

Nuestra Senora (Madonna and Child)

NameRetablo; Religious Painting

CultureHispanic

Date19th century

Place madeNorthern, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, gesso, paint

DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (31.7 x 20 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Mary Austin Estate

Object numberA.2011.9.1

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionStanding female saint holding child in her left arm. She wears a crown, a long dress with green and red star and floral designs, and a green cloak with white lining. The background is white and the lady stands on a green and red base. Green and red floral border runs along the top and both sides.