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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
El Niño de Atocha (The Child of Atocha or The Child Missionary)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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El Niño de Atocha (The Child of Atocha or The Child Missionary)

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date19th century
Mediumoil on tin in a tin and reverse painted glass artist-made frame
DimensionsSight: 6 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. (16.8 x 11.4 cm)
Framed: 10 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 2 in. (26.7 x 16.8 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Shein
Terms
    Object number2010.35.12
    DescriptionDressed as a pilgrim, the Child of Atocha holds a pilgrim's staff in one hand and a basket in the other.
    On View
    Not on view