Hand-crafted in the United States; Dimensions are 3.25 inches in width and 7.75 inches in height
Displayed in homes to honor the saint or given as gifts of fortune and inspiration, retablos reflect a beloved historical tradition and cultural artistry
Long a popular folk art form in colonial Spanish and Mexican culture, retablos are devotional paintings depicting divine icons and patron saints
Reverse includes hanging hole and story ; St Gertrude of Nivelles is the patron saint of cats (see description below)
An original design by the artist, the art print is decoupaged upon handcarved pine wood in traditional form