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. |
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The Virgin Mary.
Wood, gesso, paint; glass eyes, lashes, wig; fabric garments; slightly shorter than the Madre de los Dolores described above, 5'. This is an undistinguished piece of work, with not much sheen to the skin and a rudimentary treatment of the facial features. Some of the fingers are broken. Behind this statue is a plaster santo. Location: To the right of the Señor de la Misericordia. |