Teodoro Vidal Collection of Puerto Rican History - Introduction
Explore Puerto Rico’s history, from the 16th to the 20th centuries, through the eyes of collector Teodoro Vidal. Vidal captured the island’s history by collecting thousands of objects. Over 80 artifacts are featured here.
"Teodoro Vidal Collection of Puerto Rican History - Introduction" showing 2 items.
Virgen de Monserrate
- Description
- In Puerto Rican religious tradition, the Virgin of Monserrat made a miraculous appearance in 1599, near the town of Hormigueros. Depicted in a broad range of skin tones, at times in contrast with her son Jesus Christ (missing from her lap in this example), she is one of the most frequently carved santos in Puerto Rico. Represented behind her are the jagged mountains of Catalonia, Spain, the place where the veneration of this particular Madonna originated. This figure, by a member of the Espada group of artisans, dates from the 19th century.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 19th century
- maker
- Espada Group
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0648
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0648
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
San José
- Description
- This figure of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ and husband of Mary, dates from the 19th century and was made by a member or associate of the Espada family in the town of San Germán.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 19th century
- maker
- Espada Group
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0741
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0741
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center