186: A 19TH C. CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD TABLEAU OF SAINT ROCH

The carved and gessoed wood Spanish colonial santos group depicts Saint Roque, or Saint Roch, with one upraised hand (missing), and one hand confirming the saint's wounded leg. The figure is attended by an angel, and a dog, all on gessoed and painted wood stand.

Saint Roch, patron saint of dogs, invalids, falsely accused people and others, is always depicted as exposing a single leg and its wound, Here he lifts his robe with his left hand.
Measures 23 x 12.5 x 8 inches.
No serious damage or repair.
$300 - $400