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.


Soledad

Soledad (Black and gold robe and mantle, full crown).

Frame construction; face of wood, gesso, paint; glass eyes, lashes; teeth; fabric garments; 4'.

A white handkerchief covers the hands, from which hangs a pendant on a chain.

Location: Glass case in the first bay in the north wall of the nave.

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