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. |
El Señor de la Misericordia |
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Crucifix (Red loincloth with large knotted sash, halo/crown of thorns).
Stained wood; wig; fabric loincloth; 7'. The sash is tied in the knot commonly used in sculpted Misericordia loin-cloths. There is no paint, only stain. The knees are made to look skinned. The halo is silver in color and is a one-piece combination of the cruciform halo and the crown of thorns. Location: On an andas, in the center of the altar in the third bay of the north wall of the nave. |