San Isidro Labrador (Saint Isidore the Farmer)
Artist/Maker
Artist Unknown
Artist Unknown
Date19th century
CultureMexican
Mediumoil on tin
DimensionsOverall: 18 7/8 x 14 in. (47.9 x 35.6 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Shein
Terms
Object number2010.35.14
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DescriptionSaint Isidore, patron of farmers, who is also invoked for good weather and the harvest, is shown standing in a field, holding a staff and a bag, with his wide-brimmed hat 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
