Saint Isidore Retablo

This large and impressive 19th century Mexican folk retablo represents San Ysidro Labrador, the patron Saint of Farmers. San Ysidro Labrador (Saint Isidore the Laborer) is invoked for agricultural issues, good weather (before picnics) and prosperous crop. He is usually shown working the fields together with a diminutive angel and cattle in the foreground. 

Displayed in a 19th century punched tin and reverse painted glass niche frame.

Attributed to the Kamikaze painter.

** Smaller retablo is shown for scale only

Dimensions: 34 inches vertical x 22 in ches horizontal.