Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient Churches

A study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Claire and Richard Stracke.  Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation.


Virgin in White (White dress and sun-hat). Wood, gesso, paint; painted eyes, wig; less than life size.

The figure is bald under the wig.

Location: Glass case, center of retablo of altar along N wall of nave.

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