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Original John Michael Gallegos San Pascual Bailon Retablo
Description of the RetabloThis Retablo is unique that it is not only painted but there is intricate carving throughout the piece.The Feast Day of this Saint San Pascual Bailon is May 17. He is the Patron of sheep, shepherds and cooks. He lived from 1540-1592 and was a Shepherd from Aragon who became a Franciscan. He lived a very humble life and was distinguished for is devotion to the Most Holy Eucharist. He is considered patron of cooks because of the legend that his kitchen duties were miraculously taken care of while he prayed before the Blessed Sacrament. (Taken from the back of the Retablo).
The ArtistJohn Michael Gallegos has won numerous awards at the Santa Fe, New Mexico Spanish Market awarded by the Spanish Colonial Arts Society. The largest and juried Spanish Market in the United States.
John Michael Gallegos lives and creates his art south of Santa Fe, in the Small Village of San Jose, New Mexico.
MaterialsHomemade gesso, pigments, pinon varnished. Leather strip on back for hanging on wall.
MeasurementsFrom the highest top center to the bottom measures10.5\" long x 9\" wide & has a 3/4\" depth.It is signed by the artist on back \"John Michael Gallegos 2007\".
Location of PurchaseSanta Fe Spanish Market, Santa Fe New Mexico 2007
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