Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient ChurchesA study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico
By Claire and Richard Stracke Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation In San Lorenzo
Zimatlán: Christ
carrying the Cross |
Our Lady of Sorrows (Soledad) |
Our
Lady of Sorrows (Soledad): The greenish tint to the skin suggests that the paint was applied in the 16th century. Local Name: Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. Basis for Identification: Triangular
arrangement with mantle reaching from the top of the
head almost to the feet, lily in hand. Other characteristics: Matching robe
and mantle in green/black brocade on off-white. Site: Church of San Lorenzo Zimatlán. Comparable santos in Oaxaca: Achiutla, Santa Ana del Valle, Coixtlahuaca, Cuilapan, Ejutla, Etla, Huitzo, Mitla, Teotitlán, Teposcolula1, Teposcolula2, Tilantongo, Xoxocotlán, Yanhuitlán, Zimatlán. External Link: Previous santo Introduction to San Lorenzo Zimatlán The photo shown here is licensed under the
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