Antique Santiago Retablo 
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Antique St. Michael Retablo
- Antique Spanish Colonial Retablo
- 19th Century ~ Santiago Matamoros - Saint James
Saint James the Moor-slayer. Painted on tin, Saint James is usually depicted in retablo art as he is seen here, upon his majestic white horse with wielded sword and a defeated Moorish soldiers underfoot. In this case one soldier has been beheaded.This work is beautifully painted in a naive manner, with a richly colored palette and excellent graphics. Unsigned - undated. Circa 1850. CONDITION:Good ethnographic condition, as shown in the photos and with the following noted: Losses and bends to the corners. Light corrosion and paint loss to the painted front surface, as shown. Old darkened patina from age and use. Overall good condition for an old retablo. HISTORY: Saint James the Moor-slayer (Spanish: Santiago Matamoros) is famous Spanish myth. He was said to be St. James, son of Zebedee, an apostle of Jesus. Legends said he appeared in the fictional Battle of Clavijo on 23 May, 844, in which Spanish Christians defeated the Moors (Muslims), during the Reconquista. He is a myth and the battle is too, but he remains as Spain's patron saint. Iconography of St. James was used in the Spanish colonization of the Americas, as a rival force to the indigenous Gods and protector of Spaniards from the nati
Condition:
Fair, Missing Tin Pieces On Right Side, Glass Cracked, Scratched, Wear Commensurate With Age
Size:
12 1/2" X 10 1/2"