Bulto of San Ysidro c. 1936

"Bulto of San Ysidro" is a watercolor painting by E. Boyd, created around 1936. The artwork depicts a stylized figure of San Ysidro, a popular saint in New Mexico, standing with two bulls at his feet. San Ysidro, the patron saint of farmers, is often depicted in art with oxen or other animals. The simplified forms and bright colors of the painting reflect the style of New Mexican folk art, also known as "santero" art. This artwork is a beautiful example of the tradition of creating religious imagery within Hispanic communities of the American Southwest.