Painting. Description: Mexican Colonial painting of Santiago in battle; oil on wood; Saint James on grey horse. He is in armour with a red cloak, carrying white standard with red cross, and brandishing sword. Two men have fallen before him and soldiers with spears are in the back ground. Remarks: Fumigated 12/83 Disposition: On exhibit From the History Information Station: History: Saint James was the brother of Saint John the Evangelist. The name Santiago is derived from his Spanish name, San Diego. Santiago came to the New World as the patron saint of Spain and of soldiers. In addition, Santiago was sought as protector against all ills and for the fertility of mares. Battles fought by the Spaniards were opened with the cry: "Santiago Y A Ellos!" (St. James and at them). In the New World no less than 14 apparitions of Santiago were reported in battles. He was first reported to have appeared in battles between the Spanish and the Indians, and later in battles between the Spanish and the Mexicans. In the last instance he is, of course, reported as fighting on both sides.