Santiago Matamoro Retablo
SKU: 1509
This rare 19th century folk retablo represents Santiago Matamoro / St. James, Moor Slayer. St. James is considered the patron saint of Spain, and his shrine at Santiago de Compostela in Galicia is a major pilgrimage site. He is also the patron saint of pilgrims, soldiers, veterinarians, pharmacists, and people with arthritis.
Oil on tin. Mexico. Circa 1880.
Attributed to Concepcion Avila, better known as the 'bee sting lip painter'
Dimensions: 10 inches vertical x 7 inches horizontal.
$2,200.00