Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century. A striking oil on canvas painting of the crowned Virgin of Guadalupe with hands together in a prayerful gesture, a soft oval visage, and lowered eyes, surrounded by a mandorla of golden rays, standing upon a crescent moon held by a cherub with outspread colorful wings. As is customary, she wears the traditional blue mantle with golden star motifs and trim. This rendering stems from medieval illustrations of the Apocalyptic Woman that emerged in the tenth and eleventh centuries. Here we see the more Renaissance influenced stylings of the Apocalyptic Woman, a tranquil approach that preceded the more flamboyant tendencies of the Baroque. Size: 22.625" L x 15.75" W (57.5 cm x 40 cm)

The miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary to the native neophyte Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac in December 1531 was pivotal in the conversion of indigenous peoples of Mexico. Mary asked that a church be erected over the site of her appearance, just outside the Mexican capital. Juan Diego in turn presented a cloak full of roses that she had given him for the bishop, and her request was granted. This cloak or tilma which was miraculously imprinted with her image is currently in the basilica of Guadalupe and has been the model for depictions of N. S. de Guadalupe.

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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Fading, stains, and wear commensurate with age. Burn mark at bottom left presumably from burning a candle before it during prayer.