James Cordova Arts

San Acacio

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Retablo, 2000

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

9 in. x 5 in.

San Acacio (Saint Acathius)

San Acacio was a second-century Roman general who converted to Christianity—along with his soldiers—and was crucified. He is depicted crucified, usually bearded and clad in eighteenth-century European military garb. His soldiers often stand at his sides with banners, guns and drums. He is associated with the military and is invoked against intruders.