Altar Statue of Capistrano

Of course, this is a post-medieval, new-world site (the Mission church dates from 1756), but it is important to remember that the crusading spirit lived on via missionary work; conquest was replaced by conversion. In this statue, Capistrano (centre) is clearly depicted as a crusader, sporting sixteenth-century armour. Note the iconographic consistency with Capystranus: Capistrano stands behind his first "Captain" and beckons toward Mary.

For more information on Mission San Juan Capistrano, visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park website.

Nikon FE, 28mm f/3.5 Nikkor lens, Kodachrome 64