Main Reredos in Santa Cruz Church, Santa Fe County
1935-1942
This vibrant illustration captures the ornate main altar screen, or reredos, of the historic Santa Cruz Church in New Mexico. Created by folk art researcher E. Boyd between 1935 and 1942, the drawing preserves the unique Spanish Colonial style of the original wooden structure. You can see a bold central cross flanked by blooming flowers and topped with a descending white dove, all framed by colorful arches and striped curtains. Boyd's meticulous work helped document these religious treasures, showing how local artisans blended traditional Catholic iconography with their own playful, colorful flair.
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