Saint: La Visitación /The Visitation

A.J. Santero, New Mexico, Active 1820-1840 Gesso, and water-soluble paint on wood 16” x 22” History Collection NMHM, 2007.32.201

The A.J. santero often painted scenes not depicted in New Mexico such as The Visitation. From left to right are Zachary (Zacarías), husband of Elizabeth (Isabel), pregnant with John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), who embraces Mary (María), pregnant with Jesus, while Mary is flanked by her husband Joseph (José).