Penitente Processional Lantern c. 1937

This is a detailed drawing of a Penitente Processional Lantern made by artist Majel G. Claflin in 1937. The drawing depicts two views of the lantern, one with a full view of the lantern itself and the other with a view of the lantern's long shaft. The lantern is comprised of a metal frame with a glass window, which holds a candle. The base of the lantern is a triangular shape with a decorative design and is attached to a long, twisted shaft. This artwork exemplifies Claflin's skill in capturing the detail of this fascinating religious object. The artwork was created during Claflin's active period, between 1893 and 1941. Penitente Processional Lanterns were used in religious processions by the Hermanos Penitentes, a brotherhood of the Southwestern United States who follow a strict form of Catholicism.