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.

Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

In the former convent of the church of Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán is an impressive museum featuring santos from the church and former convent. Yanhuitlán is also notable for the Ayuxi chapel, a satellite of the church.

Our tour of the church itself begins with a crucifix group.