Plate 29: Saint Acacius: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts a stylized and colorful representation of a figure on a cross with arms outstretched. The cross is adorned with vibrant patterns and the figure wears a garment with intricate, multicolored designs. Below the cross, there is a row of six smaller figures, each with individual expressions and outfits. The figures are painted in a folk art style, characterized by their simplified forms and vivid colors. The background is plain, which further highlights the central composition of the cross and figures.