Sta. Rita/St. Rita

NamePainting

Workshop José Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

CultureHispanic American

Dateca 1830s

Place madeNORTHERN, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumwood, tempera, gesso

Dimensions18 3/8 x 12 5/8 in. (46.6 x 32 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1989.40.20

Object numberFA.1989.40.20

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionPainted on wood. Figure wears black habit and carries long crook staff with red banner in right hand. Sacred heart with black cross in left hand. Stylized foliage on either side of feet; otherwise, plain background. Alternating red and white (?) outer border, lined with black and green inner border. Drilled hole at top for leather hanger.