El Senor de Saucito Retablo

This rare 19th century retablo on tin represents  'N.S. del Saucito', an ancient Spanish devotion to Christ which a devotee wished to replicate when he found a naturally shaped crucifix in a tree called a 'sauz' (willow). According to popular legend, the Cristo was roughly carved, and the priest, finding it too grotesque, required that it be recreated by an accomplished carver if it was to survive. The Cristo was beautifully reincarnated, and it remains today the subject of great devotion in a small town which now is the city of San Luis Potosi. The carving, still there today, is of great scale, almost life-size; with four small surrounding angels suspended by wire.

Displayed in the original 19th century reverse glass painted and punched tin nicho frame. Retablo still retains original beaded sequins (visible in photos). 

Dimensions: nicho frame measures 18 inches vertical x 13 inches horizontal. Retablo measures 10 inches vertical x 7 inches horizontal.