Early Spanish Colonial crucifixion painting, with sorrowful crowd at the base of the Cross, oil on canvas, circa late 18th-early 19th century, in finely carved and inlaid wood frame

sight: 34 x 26 in., frame: 41.5 x 33.5 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 amassing his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.