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The image shows three full-body human figures with angelic wings, standing closely together in a row. The figures have stylized facial features characterized by almond-shaped eyes and simple expressions. Their dark hair is stylized, with two of them wearing ornate crowns. They are dressed in identical vibrant and elaborate clothing. The figure on the left is holding a staff in one hand and a small fish in the other. The central figure is depicted with a raised sword and is standing on a fantastical creature resembling a leopard. The figure on the right is holding a goblet, and its other hand rests on its chest. The background presents a warm-toned texture resembling an aged surface, likely imitating a mural or tapestry. There are no discernible features besides the figures within the background.
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The image shows three full-body human figures with angelic wings, standing closely together in a row. The figures have stylized facial features characterized by almond-shaped eyes and simple expressions. Their dark hair is stylized, with two of them wearing ornate crowns. They are dressed in identical vibrant and elaborate clothing. The figure on the left is holding a staff in one hand and a small fish in the other. The central figure is depicted with a raised sword and is standing on a fantastical creature resembling a leopard. The figure on the right is holding a goblet, and its other hand rests on its chest. The background presents a warm-toned texture resembling an aged surface, likely imitating a mural or tapestry. There are no discernible features besides the figures within the background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Santos Retablos"

Maude Valle

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 38.3 x 50.6 cm (15 1/16 x 19 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 1/2"19 5/8"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6957
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New Mexico
  • American
  • saints
  • religious
  • Spanish Southwest
  • Archangels
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Reproduction by Maude Richmond Fiorentino-Valle. / 1936

NGA object ID 19157. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.