Unidentified, Santa Barbara, 18th century, carved and painted wood, 9 1⁄4 x 3 7⁄8 x 3 3⁄4 in. (23.5 x 9.9 x 9.6 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Teodoro Vidal Collection, 1996.91.57
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Santa Barbara
- Artist
- Unidentified
- Date
- 18th century
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 9 1⁄4 x 3 7⁄8 x 3 3⁄4 in. (23.5 x 9.9 x 9.6 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Teodoro Vidal Collection
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- carved and painted wood
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Religion — saint — St. Barbara
- Architecture Exterior — civic — tower
- Object — foliage — palm
- Object Number
- 1996.91.57
Artwork Description
In Puerto Rico smaller images of saints (santos) were usually made for private prayer, while larger figures were intended for church. A wealthy patron probably owned this early figure. As more artisans carved santos, they became increasingly accessible to families of moderate means. By the end of the nineteenth century, santos could be found in most Catholic households on the island.
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