Smithsonian American Art Museum
Calvario
Caban group, active second quarter of 19th century-first half of 20th century · ca. 1875-1900
The exaggerated forms of this santo of the crucified Christ with Mary weeping at his feet convey the Virgin’s sorrow. Christ appears larger-than-life because of his disproportionately long, outstretched arms and the diminutive ladder that rests on the left side of the cross.
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