DETAILS
An antique carved wooden and gesso crucifix figure of Jesus Christ on the cross hand painted with natural pigments.
STYLE
Spanish Colonial | Folk Art
COLOR(S)
Polychrome
PLACE OF ORIGIN
New Mexico | United States
MAKER
Attributed to Pedro Antonio Fresquis (American, circa 1749-1831) | Active: Truchas, New Mexico
PERIOD
Early 19th century
DATE
Circa 1800, later cross
DIMENSIONS
Width 16.5 Depth 4.5 Height 31.75 inches
CONDITION
Note: the cross is a later 20th century addition.