Our Lady of Solitude (?)

Description:

This figure is probably the Virgen de la Soledad. The title of Our Lady of Solitude is attributed to her faith-filled vigil on Holy Saturday, as she awaited the resurrection of her son, Jesus Christ.

Date Made: 20th centurylate 19th - 20th century

Description (Spanish): Esta figura probablemente sea una representación de la Virgen de la Soledad. El título de Virgen de la Soledad se atribuye a la soledad colmada de fe que ella debió sobrellevar el sábado de gloria mientras aguardaba la resurrección de su hijo, Jesucristo.Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Puerto Rico

Subject: Puerto Rico

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Ethnic, Cultures & Communities, Religion, Vidal

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of Teodoro Vidal

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1997.0097.0459Catalog Number: 1997.0097.0459Accession Number: 1997.0097

Object Name: santo

Physical Description: handmade (overall production method/technique)wood; paint; metal (overall material)wood (overall material)paint (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 15 cm x 6 cm x 3.5 cm; 5 7/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 3/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-36d1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_601340

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