Retablo-Child's Saint 1935 - 1942

"Retablo-Child's Saint" is a 1935-1942 painting by E. Boyd that depicts a child saint, El Santo Nino de Atocha, sitting on a chair with a shepherd's crook and a basket of bread. The retablo, a small devotional painting, uses vibrant colors and simple lines to depict the saint, who is believed to be a protector of travelers and children. The iconic image of El Santo Nino de Atocha, a figure significant in Mexican and Spanish culture, is presented in a traditional manner. This painting is a captivating example of the retablo art form, which has been practiced in Latin America for centuries.