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 I |
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Crucifix (Red loincloth, no scutum, no crown).
Wood, gesso, paint; painted eyes; fabric loincloth; 9' total height. Blood flows from the temples, the knees, and the wounds. The right ring finger and left pinkie are missing. What appears to be a fabric is showing at the right baby toe. The crosspieces are elaborately sculpted dowels in a dark wood. Location: East wall of the convento museum. |