San Isidro Labrador (Saint Isidore the Farmer)
Artist/Maker
Artist Unknown
Artist Unknown
Date19th century
CultureMexican
Mediumoil on tin in painted wood artist-made frame
DimensionsSight: 13 5/8 x 9 3/4 in. (34.6 x 24.8 cm)
Framed: 16 3/4 x 12 7/8 x 3/4 in. (42.5 x 32.7 x 1.9 cm)
Framed: 16 3/4 x 12 7/8 x 3/4 in. (42.5 x 32.7 x 1.9 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Shein
Terms
Object number2010.35.13
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DescriptionSaint Isidore, patron of farmers, who is also invoked for good weather and the harvest, is shown praying in a field with his wide-brimmed hat, bag, and water gourd on the ground. In the background, an angel plows a field with a team of oxen in front of a church.- Art of the Native Americas
Artist Unknown
19th century
