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.


updated 15 April 05