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 6 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
San Rafael Arcángel
- Description
- Rafael is one of several archangels (high-ranking angels) who exist in the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. The story of Rafael is found in the Book of Tobit, found in the Bibles of Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians. Devotees of St. Raphael the Archangel consider him the traveler's guide, guardian of youth, and the archangel charged with healing humankind and the Earth. This santo was made early in the 20th century by Juan Cartagena in the town of Orocovis.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 1891-1956-11-04
- depicted
- Saint Raphael
- maker
- Cartagena Martinez, Juan
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0746
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0746
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
San Rafael Arcángel
- Description
- This santo represents St. Raphael the Archangel, the traveler's guide, guardian of youth, and the archangel charged with healing humankind and the Earth. Rafael is one of several archangels (high-ranking angels) who exist in the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. The story of Rafael is found in the Book of Tobit, in the Bibles of Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- late 19th-early 20th century
- depicted
- Saint Raphael
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0775
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0775
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
San Rafael Arcángel
- Description
- This especially fine figure of St. Raphael the Archangel, was carved in the 18th century. Rafael is one of several archangels (high-ranking angels) who exist in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 18th century
- depicted
- Saint Raphael
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0785
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0785
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
San Juan Nepomuceno
- Description
- This large santo depicts St. John Nepomucene, a 14th-century martyr who is considered by Catholics to be the patron saint of confession. His image was widely circulated by Jesuits throughout the Spanish empire in the 18th century. The Church promoted devotion to this saint since it encouraged Catholics to confess their sins in the presence of a priest, a ritual known as the Sacrament of Penance. This santo is believed to be the work of Felipe de la Espada (1754–1818).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 1754-1818-06-18
- maker
- Espada, Felipe de la
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0901
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0901
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center