Plate 2: Jemez Book of Baptisms: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornamental design with text. The image shows an ornate cross in the center surrounded by decorative floral patterns and symbols. At the top, there is an inscription in Spanish, "LIBRO DE BAPTISMOS DE LA MISION DE DEGO DEL CONDE..." It appears to be a document cover or frontispiece, possibly from a book of baptisms, featuring intricate detailing, including stylized candelabras on either side of the cross, outlined in a dark ink against a light background.