Antique Mexican retablo depicting La Preciosa Sangre de Cristo (The Precious Blood of Christ), oil on tin, circa 19th century 

height 14 in. x width 10 in. 

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.