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Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.192_bw.jpg)
Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.192_bw.jpg)
Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.192_bw.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.192_bw.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.192_SL4.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.192_SL4.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail01.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail01.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail010.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail010.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail011.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail011.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail012.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail012.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail013.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail013.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail014.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail014.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail02.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail02.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail03.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail03.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail04.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail04.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail05.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail05.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail06.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail06.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail07.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail07.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail08.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail08.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail09.jpg)

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). The Legend of San Augustine, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.41.1275.192_1970_xrs_detail09.jpg)

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The Legend of San Augustine

Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara

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ARTIST Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara, Peruvian
MEDIUM Oil on canvas
  • Place Made: Cuzco, Peru
    • DATES 18th century
    PERIOD Colonial Period
    DIMENSIONS 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm)  (show scale)
    INSCRIPTIONS Lower Left: "Paseandose Agustino un/ dia por la orilla del Mar ocupa-/ da la imaginacion de querer apunar/ algunos puntos del inefable Misterio / de la Trinidad enc(??)aun Niño muy / afanado, al parecer en meter el agua del/ Mar en una posa q habia abierto en la are/na. preguntole el Sto. q pretendía con/ aquello? meter toda el agua enesta poza/ respondio el Niño. replico Agustín, ¿ / no ves q. eso no puede ser? mas facil/ es esto, Icspôº. el Nino q. comprehende/ el misterio incomprehensible" Right under figures: " Agustino" " Alipio"
    COLLECTIONS European Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 41.1275.192
    CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund
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    Circle Pedro Nolasco y Lara (Peruvian). <em>The Legend of San Augustine</em>, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 1/2 x 43 3/4in. (166.4 x 111.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.192 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.192_bw.jpg)

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    Augustine
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    Colonial art
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