Antique Mexican \"San Isidro Labrador\" Retablo, Oil Painting on Tin - 14\" x 10\". The painting depicts San Isidro Labrador, also known as Isidore the Farmer, tending crops with two cows and an angel dressed in red assisting him in the background.
Isidro was born in Madrid, Spain around 1082 to poor, but devout parents. He spent his life working in the service of Juan de Vargas, a wealthy landowner, as a farmer. He would eventually become the bailiff of the estate of Lower Caramanca. The scene depicts a recount of an investigation by his master, who saw an angel ploughing on either side of Isidro, so that his work was equal to three of his fellow field workers.
Dimensions: 14\"H x 10\"W.
Condition:Very good condition. No repaint or touchups seen under black light. Minor areas of paint loss, see photos.
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