Folk Art Retablo Saint Christopher San Cristobal Travelers Drivers Transportation Workers Water Perils Garlick

Title: "San Cristobal." According to legend, St. Christopher ferried an unknown child on his shoulders across a river. As St. Christopher proceeded, the child grew heavier. Upon reaching the opposite shore, the child revealed himself as Christ and told St. Christopher that he had carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. St. Christopher is a widely popular saint.  He is the patron of travelers, against lightning, pestilence, water perils and sudden death, and for archers, bachelors, drivers, mariners, motorists, sailors, soldiers and surfers. "Carry me safely to my destined place, like you carried Christ in your close embrace." -Prayer to St. Christopher while traveling. Artist: Lynn Garlick, Taos, New Mexico. The artist reserves all copyrights. Media: High quality folk art print decoupaged onto pine board.  Dimensions: 10 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 3/4" Condition: New. Speaking of her work, Lynn Garlick says, "The diverse cultures and the landscape of this part of the country deeply and