Penitentirs-In the Shadow of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Object NamePrint
Artist / Maker
Jay Norwood Darling
(American, 1876 - 1962)
Date1930
OriginUnited States
MediumEtching and aquatint
Dimensions18 1/4" x 15 3/8" (466 x 393mm)
ClassificationsPrints and Printing Plates
Credit LineGift of the J. N. "Ding" Darling Foundation. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM82.195
Status
Not on viewLabel TextAccording to Gordon Meaney, the print depicts an Indian rite that Darling saw at night in New Mexico. According to the dictionary, Penitentes were "members of local sects of flagellants among the Spanish of New Mexico and Colorado who practiced self-castigation and other cruel rites, including crucifixion until 1896, during Holy Week. Though condemned by the church, Penitentes still exist in some places and carry on their practices in secret.
This impression is printed in blue-black ink. The aquatint is handled very well, with loose brush work to indicate the mountains. Three of Darling's cartoons have similar night scenes of figures reminiscent of this print.
MarkingsSignature: J.N. Darling
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
Object Name: Painting
Jay Norwood Darling
Object number: um93.3
