DepartmentLatin America

Saint

NameFigure

Date19TH C., STAFF

Place madeMEXICO, NORTH AMERICA

MediumWood, Paint, Silk

DimensionsOverall: 15 3/4 x 11 7/16 x 9 7/16 in. (40 x 29.1 x 24 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.6.108

Object numberA.1979.6.108

DescriptionSaint Raymond of Nonnatus(?) Painted, carved, and gessoed. The figure wears a robe with red over mantle and short cape, holds black book, and black shoes protrude from the bottom. The base is covered with brown silk.
“Habit appears to be that of Mercedarian order” -C. Mather.
Base added by Alexander Girard.