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Location: Second bay in the north wall of the narthex, left of the Soledad altar.
Virgin
Blue veil, white robe.
Wood, gesso, paint; glass eyes, lashes, wig over bald skull; open mouth, individual teeth; fabric garments; 4'.
The youthful face is almost photographically realistic and individualized. The gaze is direct and intelligent, and there is a purposeful set to the head. The hands have been joined to the figure above the wrist and are painted wood. Where the right index finger is broken no gesso can be seen, only wood. The face has been repainted; some of the new paint has flaked away under the chin. The toes are realistic and the feet are painted up to past the ankles.
La Virgen de la Soledad
Black mantle, silver robe, eyes closed, hands together holding lily, sunburst diadem.
Wood, gesso, paint; fabric garments; 4'.
The shoulderline is oddly box-shaped, suggesting a wooden frame beneath the long mantle. The hands have been joined to the figure above the wrist.
Christ
Royal robe.
Wood, gesso, paint; glass eyes, lashes; fabric garments; 4'.
The figure has complete legs; the feet are painted only as far up as the ankles. The hands have been joined to the figure above the wrist. The face has been repainted, and the new paint has flaked away from the left cheekbone. The head is bald beneath the wig, and is painted brown beyond the hairline. There are no symbols which might identify which point in Christ's life this statue night represent.
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Introduction to San Pedro y Pablo Etla
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