Retablo

E. Boyd

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crowned figure holding long thin objects and a small creature-like being next to them. The painting features a stylized, somewhat abstract figure with an ornate and symmetrical design. The figure in the center wears a crown and holds a bundle of thin, long items across the body. The clothing is a combination of soft brown, black, and white with patterns resembling waves. To the right of the central figure is a smaller figure with a star-shaped head, one hand raised. The entire composition is framed by an undulating border with a warm brown hue. The style suggests a blending of traditional iconography with modern abstraction.