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 Roch is the patron saint of dogs, dog lovers, and those affected by contagious diseases (see description below)
1. The boy threw the ball.
2. The girl danced in the rain.
3. The cat slept on the windowsill.
4. The dog barked loudly.
5. The sun set behind the mountains.
An original design by the artist, the art print is decoupaged upon handcarved pine wood in traditional form
Displayed in homes to honor the saint or given as gifts of fortune and inspiration, retablos reflect a beloved historical tradition and cultural artistry