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

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an ornate religious document cover. It features intricate patterns centered around a large cross, embellished with symmetrical decorative elements and surrounded by two hanging lanterns. The top portion contains a script in an old-style font, indicating the title and purpose of the document. The composition is framed by a border of floral and geometric motifs, reminiscent of historical manuscripts or religious texts.