prominent feature of the basilica is the Grand retablo, a , , 16-ton altar-backing carved in cedar and covered in gold leaf which is stylistically reminiscent of 17th- and 18th-century Spanish colonial and Mexican colonial retablos. The retablo's focal point is the Trinity, composed of the crucifix, God the Father depicted as an ancient patriarch, and the Holy Spirit depicted as a dove. Beneath the Trinity is Our Lady of Guadalupe. Four saints included on the retablo are Saint Francis of Assisi — patron of the mission's founding order, Saint Joseph, Saint Junípero Serra — the Mission's founder, and Saint Kateri Tekakwitha — significant for the area's Native American population. The Retablo was designed and created by 84 artisans in numerous parts at the Talleres de Arte Granda in Madrid, Spain. References External links Official website San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano Churches in Orange County, California Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange Roman Catholic national shrines in the United States San Juan Capistrano, California Christian organizations established in 1918 Roman Catholic churches completed in 1986 Mission Revival architecture in California Church buildings with domes 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in the United States