Mexican. <em>Mano Poderosa (The All-Powerful Hand), or Las Cinco Personas (The Five Persons)</em>, 19th century. Oil on metal (possibly tin-plated iron), 13 7/8 x 10 1/16in. (35.2 x 25.6cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1944, Purchased with funds given by the Estate of Warren S.M. Mead, 44.195.24 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 44.195.24_SL1.jpg)

Mano Poderosa (The All-Powerful Hand), or Las Cinco Personas (The Five Persons)

Artist:Mexican

Medium: Oil on metal (possibly tin-plated iron)

Geograhical Locations:

Mexico

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 13 7/8 x 10 1/16in. (35.2 x 25.6cm) mount (supporting panel): 15 1/8 x 11 x 7/8 in. (38.4 x 27.9 x 2.2 cm)

Collections:

American Art

Exhibitions:

Realm of Marvels: Building Collections for the Future
Converging Cultures: Art & Identity in Spanish America
American Identities: A New Look

Accession Number: 44.195.24

Image: 44.195.24_SL1.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum