Laguna Main Altarpiece
1935-1942
Step into the vibrant world of New Mexican folk art with this colorful study of the Laguna Main Altarpiece. Created by E. Boyd, this piece bursts with twisted red-and-green columns that look like giant candy canes holding up a religious stage. The artwork documents the famous reredos at the San José de la Laguna Mission, capturing the unique *santero* style where Spanish Catholic icons meet local aesthetics. At the top, the Holy Trinity sits in a triangular pediment, while the Virgin Mary and Child take center stage below, flanked by saints. It’s a lively, flattened perspective that trades realistic depth for pure, decorative joy.
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