James Cordova Arts

Santa Librada

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Bulto, 1995

Hand-carved wood, home-made gesso, water-based natural pigments, piñon-resin varnish.

14 in. x 7 in. x 4 in.

Santa Librada (Saint Liberata)

A legendary saint, Santa Librada's father, a king of Portugal, had her crucified for refusing to marry a suitor for his advantage. When her father pressured her to accept the proposal, she prayed to God and subsequently grew a beard to ward off suitors. She is always depicted crucified, and in some instances is shown with a beard.


updated 15 April 05