San Miguel Arcángel

Presents polychrome in the face and clothing. Stylistically, it has a straight and short nose, flattened, which reflects the physiognomy of the indigenous Filipinos; small mouth, well drawn, which gives the sensation of a smile; broad, smooth and plump hands; and smooth torso, avoiding showing the musculature, although they sometimes indicate the bones with geometric precision. (Added by Alberto Vela-Rodrigo, 2021)

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Date

17th century

Identifier

VELA-15

Origin

Philippines, acquired from Puente de San Miguel Hermitage, Spain.

Materials

Ivory

Physical Dimensions

55 cm

Provenance

Donation by Puente de San Miguel Hermitage, Spain.

Acquisition Date

20th century

Display status

On display

References

CAMPUZANO RUIZ, E.: Los indianos. El Arte colonial en Cantabria. T. I. Ed. Caja Cantabria. Obra social. Santander 1992

ESTELLA, M.: La escultura barroca de marfil en España. Cat.II Ed. Instituto Diego Velázquez C.S.I.C., Madrid 1984.

Acknowledgements

Contributed by Alberto Vela Rodrigo, Associate Professor at University of Zaragoza. Photo: Alberto Vela-Rodrigo

Official Website

http://www.santillanamuseodiocesano.net/

Collection

Museo Diocesano Regina Coeli of Santillana del Mar

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“San Miguel Arcángel,” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, accessed April 26, 2024, https://philippinestudies.uk/mapping/items/show/7560.

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