Printing the spirit: Gustave Baumann's santos

Abstract

"The story of Baumann's foray into saint making is a little-known aspect of the artist's luminous career. Associated more with color woodcuts of billowing summer clouds and autumn arroyos blooming with chamisa, the artist has been largely unacknowledged in discussions of Spanish Colonial art and the study and appreciation of the santos of New Mexico. Printing the Spirit is a testament to Baumann's unwavering commitment to opening the world's eyes to the quiet grace and enduring importance of the santo tradition."

Contents

Santa Fe revisited / Peggy Pond Church -- Preface (from the original manuscript) / Gustave Baumann -- The coming of the saints (from the original manuscript) / Mary Austin -- The little Christmas Fires ; Fray Pino ; For Gustave Baumann / Peggy Pond Church.