Detail from Main Reredos at Sanctuario Church, Chimayo 1935 - 1942

This watercolor design by E. Boyd is a detail from the main reredos at the Sanctuario Church in Chimayo, New Mexico. Completed between 1935 and 1942, it depicts the crucified Christ with a stylized, geometric cross and a minimalist, almost abstract, figure. The artwork's bold colors and simple shapes are characteristic of the artist's style, which often incorporated elements of folk art and Native American design. The reredos, a decorative screen behind the altar, serves as a focal point of the church, reminding viewers of the central role of faith in the community. The detail of the crucifixion, a prominent symbol of Christian belief, is rendered with a distinctive simplicity that speaks to the artistic and spiritual sensibilities of the time.