Plate 8: Saint Anthony of Padua: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a painted portrait of two figures in a stylized setting. The larger figure is standing and holding a smaller figure in their arms. The larger person has a red and white circular halo around their head, dark eyes, a small nose, and dark hair. They wear a blue robe with white and cream accents. The smaller figure has a similar facial style with dark hair and eyes, wearing a red garment. The larger person holds a green leafy branch in their right hand. The background includes draped red curtains with a blue and red pattern, a canopy above the figures, and decorative floral ornamental elements on the sides. The overall color scheme is pale yellow, outlined with a thin red line.