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La Madre de los Dolores (Altar of Our Lady of Sorrows: Hands clasped at breast, eyes upward, veil of blue velvet trimmed in gold, wimple of white satin and lace, robe of red and gold brocade, only hands and face showing, open mouth.) Wood, gesso, paint; glass eyes, lashes; life size.

On the right: St. John the Evangelist (Chalice in right hand, head cast back and to the left with eyes uplifted, left hand open on chest, halo; red robe, green cape.) Frame body, gesso, paint; glass eyes, lashes, wig; fabric garments; life size.

On the left: St. Mary Magdalene (Eyes up; long, light-colored wig; left hand open on breast; gold velvet mantle, purple robe; halo.) Frame construction, gesso, paint; glass eyes, lashes, wig; fabric garments; life size.

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English: La Madre de los Dolores, in the Church of Santa Elena de la Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, right wall of the nave, past the chapel
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In the gallery: Santos in Oaxaca, Mexico

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