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A New Chapter

After more than 30 years of buying and selling art and antiques, I’ve decided it’s time for a change. I am closing the retail portion of my business so that I can dedicate myself fully to making art. This transition marks the beginning of a long held dream, and I’m excited for what lies ahead. As part of the process, I will be liquidating my inventory over the coming months.

To thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years, please use the discount code DIVERS at checkout to receive an automatic 40% discount on all available inventory. Happy to entertain offers as well. Thank you for your patronage, friendship, and encouragement.

James Eddy

San Ysidro - Skimpy Painter

Name: San Ysidro - Skimpy Painter
Brand: Divers Gallery
SKU: 1480
Price: 1600.0 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: 1480

This 19th century retablo represents San Ysidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. San Ysidro is invoked for agricultural issues, good weather (before picnics) and prosperous crop. According to popular legend, Saint Isidore was instructed by God to stop working on the Sabbath but the saint was too overwhelmed with work and would not obey. The lord threatened him three times and San Ysidro accepted the Lord's offer of an angel to help him complete his chores. Saint Isidore is almost always depicted as he is here, working the fields with his angel and cattle.

Attributed to Agustin Barajas, also known as the 'Skimpy Painter', one of Mexico's most revered retablo painters. Oil on tin. Circa 1880.

Dimensions: 10 inches x 7 inches.

$1,600.00