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 the church of Santa
Elena de la Cruz, Xoxocotlán Angels |
Ecce Homo |
Ecce Homo: The hands are highly detailed, showing the musculature and tendons. They are tied at the wrist with a long, golden cord. The robes are of rich red and gold brocade.
Local Name: El Santo
Nazareño. Basis for Identification: Standing Christ, hands tied together, red robe. Site: Church of Santa Elena de la Cruz, Xoxocotlán. Media and construction: Wood, gesso, paint, fabric garments. Hair: wig. Size: Life size. Comparable santos in Oaxaca: Ejutla, Etla (in the Soldedad Group), Etla2, Mitla, Santa Ana del Valle, Tamazulapan, Teitipac1, Teitipac2, Teitipac3, Teotitlán, Teposcolula, Tilantongo, Tlacolula. External Links: Previous santo Introduction to Xoxocotlán The photo shown here is licensed under the
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