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.
Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient ChurchesA study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Claire and Richard Stracke. Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. |
San Antonio de Padua |
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St. Anthony of Padua (Franciscan habit, tonsure, child in right hand).
Wood, gesso, paint; glass eyes, painted lashes; fabric garments; 4'. The figure has complete legs. The head is rather stylized and triangular, set on an elongated neck. The face has a five o'clock shadow but is not particularly realistic; the skin has a rubbery appearance. Veins show in the back of the right hand. The hands hang loosely at the sides. Artificial flowers have been pinned at the right wrist. The doll-sized child is awkwardly tied to the left hand and seems about to fall. The child is disproportionately small, has glass eyes and wears leather sandals. It also wears a full Franciscan habit over white undergarments. Location: Niche in the first bay in the north wall of the nave. |