Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended)

Carl O'Bergh

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure, dressed in a long garment that reaches down to its feet, and is positioned on a small rectangular base. The figure is brown and has darker tones used to suggest hair and facial features, with the face and hands slightly lighter. The arms are bent at the elbows, projecting forward, with the hands in a specific shape. The sculpture stands upright with a stiff, elongated form, and the facial features are carved with a simplistic approach evident in the beard and hairstyle. The entire piece has a rustic, handmade aesthetic.