Virgin of MontserratEarly 20th century10 1/2 × 5 × 3"Oil and gesso on woodGift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak1982.5.10polychrome wood sculpture1531601395Francisco "Pacheco" ClaudioSculptureCopyright for this work is under review. Vega AltaVega AltaPuerto RicoThree Dimensional WorksVega AltaThe Spanish tradition of polychrome wood sculpture was transmitted intact to her colonies. The religious image was first carved and appendages pegged into place. The piece was then covered in gesso, and painted. In urban areas this was a guild effort with specialized craftsmen doing individual steps. In provincial areas a single craftsman generally completed each project.SCULPTURE
Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgPacheco is known for his primitive carvings that were made entirely of wood. Pacheco carved with a pocket knife, the head, body and clothing carved from one block of wood and the attributes carved separately and attached with dowels or nails. The figures were gessoed and brightly painted with oils or native vegetable pigments. Gilding was rare. Our Lady of Monserrat is the patroness of Aguas Buenas, Hormigueros, Jayuya and Moca and Salinas. She is usually depicted as white or black skinned enthroned and with the Child on her knees. Popularly, she is supposed to have saved the life of a Hormigueros peasant who invoked her when he was charged by a bull.19001930 1982 5 1 The Spanish tradition of polychrome wood sculpture was transmitted intact to her colonies. The religious image was first carved and appendages pegged into place. The piece was then covered in gesso, and painted. In urban areas this was a guild effort with specialized craftsmen doing individual steps. In provincial areas a single craftsman generally completed each project.SCULPTURE
Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgPacheco is known for his primitive carvings that were made entirely of wood. Pacheco carved with a pocket knife, the head, body and clothing carved from one block of wood and the attributes carved separately and attached with dowels or nails. The figures were gessoed and brightly painted with oils or native vegetable pigments. Gilding was rare. Our Lady of Monserrat is the patroness of Aguas Buenas, Hormigueros, Jayuya and Moca and Salinas. She is usually depicted as white or black skinned enthroned and with the Child on her knees. Popularly, she is supposed to have saved the life of a Hormigueros peasant who invoked her when he was charged by a bull.