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. |
Unidentified Saint |
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Unidentified Saint (Full dark beard and long hair, one large curl at top; red robe).
Wood, thick gesso or plaster, paint; glass eyes, lashes; 4'. The work is greatly damaged; the lower left arm is missing, paint and gesso are gone from the carved hair and forehead, part of the cape has broken away. Part of the decoration of the cape may be polychrome; gold has been painted onto the robe over the red. The cape was originally held on with a thich sash of cloth tied in an unusual knot. The garments and the whole of the body are carved of wood. The right hand is raised in blessing. Location: Lower left of the first of the four retablos along the north wall of the nave. |