Wooden statue of Saint Anthony
...from. Many santos are attributed to New Mexico where the tradition of making and keeping santos is still practiced. However, not many examples of early colonial santos survived to today....
...from. Many santos are attributed to New Mexico where the tradition of making and keeping santos is still practiced. However, not many examples of early colonial santos survived to today....
This is a watercolor painting depicting Santos Benavides with his brothers entitled, “Santos Benavides and His Brothers.” The watercolor is by Bruce Marshall who is an artist, writer, and historian....
...commanded them. Sculptures of this type are sometimes referred to as Santos, particularly in areas of Latin America, the southern United States, and the Caribbean islands. Santos are wooden sculptures...
...and passion plays (or reenactments of the Jesus’ final days). This helmet was most likely worn on Viernes Santo (or Good Friday). On this day, there are processions where statues...
...old. Eastman was traveling to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, and a coworker suggested that he take pictures on his trip. At the time the only camera...
...mountainous region of southern Oaxaca, Mexico. The San Andres Chicahuaxtla, San Jose Xochixtlan, San Martin Itunyoso, Santo Domingo del Estado, and the San Juan Copala. Altogether, the population of the...