In the collection of Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE BARNES FOUNDATION’S CATALOG
This retablo (devotional painting) exhibits the style of Roman Catholic painters in New Mexico during the 19th century. It depicts a scene from the New Testament in which the archangel Saint Michael slays a multiheaded dragon, likely the fallen angel Satan. Michael is arrayed in battle armor and raises a Spanish saber above his head to execute the dragon, which spews fire as Michael tramples it. This panel would have been used for private prayer in a home or chapel.
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Quill Pen Santero — Saint Michael (San Miguel)
Pedro Fresquis — Archangel Saint Michael (San Miguel)
José Benito Ortega — Archangel Saint Raphael (San Raphael)
The A. J. Santero — Saint Rosalia of Palermo (Santa Rosalia 
Antonio Molleno — Saint Acacius (San Acacio)
Hans Baldung (called Hans Baldung Grien) — Chart of the Sign
Pedro Fresquis — Our Lady of Sorrows (Nuestra Señora de los 
Purgatory
José Aragon — Saint Joseph the Patriarch (San José Patriarca
Santo Niño Santero — Saint Anthony (San Antonio)
Jatayu hinders Ravana’s chariot, trying to prevent the abduc
José Benito Ortega — Saint Barbara (Santa Barbara)
