Plate 33: The Holy Trinity: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three figures seated on a cloud-like form, with winged figures below them. The central figures are portrayed in white garments with distinct headgear and are holding objects resembling scripts or scrolls. The composition is framed within an arched border, with a flowing banner-like cloth above in shades of red and blue. Beneath these figures, three smaller winged beings are present, possibly angels, ascending or supporting the main figures, hovering above waves or clouds. The style is reminiscent of religious iconography, characterized by vivid colors and stylized representation, resembling Marc Chagall's style.