Charming details on this wood and gesso polychrome 18th Century Spanish Colonial santo image of Saint Dominic. The artist in Colonial Mexico gave the saint rosy cheeks. Dominic, a Spaniard, founded the religious Order of Preachers (better known today as Dominicans). The image is 8.5 h 2.75 w 1.75 d.

10 percent of proceeds from sale of this and other items of religious art in the Lucia Landa Collection will be donated to provide scholarships to Our Lady of Guadalupe School, a K-8 school in Ferguson, Missouri, primarily serving Black and Hispanic children and families.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wear consistent with age

Origin:
Mexico

Materials & Techniques:
Gesso, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: Mexico
Art Subjects: Figure
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Wear consistent with age