Retablos are paintings of Saints.
They are traditionally made from
local woods, such as pine and aspen.
The wood panel is hand-adzed, carved,
and then sanded till smooth. Then
it is gessoed and painted. The painting
is then sealed with a pinion sap varnish.
Retablos are commonly displayed
worldwide in home altars, chapels, and
museums.
Retablo making process:
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