Lunette and Detail from Altar Church at Sanctuario, Chimayo
1935-1942
Floating in a semi-circular heaven, this winged angel—likely an evangelist given the quill in hand—wears flowing red robes and a halo, flanked by quirky, stylized palm trees. This sketch documents the altar designs for the Santuario de Chimayo in New Mexico, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site known for its healing dirt. The bold outlines and flat, earthy colors mimic the traditional Spanish Colonial retablo style, bringing a folk-art charm to religious devotion. Below the main scene, a separate rectangular strip shows a scalloped red-and-green border, hinting at how the entire altar would be framed in vibrant color.
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