Latin America, Spanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful oil on canvas painting of Santa Gertrudis La Magna or Saint Gertrude the Great, a medieval German Benedictine nun and mystic writer, who is particularly known for her Spiritual Exercises, which interpret the Seven Sacraments. Here, she is shown in traditional iconography wearing a habit and holding a crosier and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the symbol of Christ’s love for humanity that prompted sacrifice, redemption of sin, and mercy to sinners. Size of painting: 10.2" W x 13.5" H (25.9 cm x 34.3 cm); of frame: 15.75" W x 20.25" H (40 cm x 51.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-old private Ohio, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s; ex-private Florida, USA collection

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#179715

Some darkening or patina to paint; possible touching up in areas. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice remaining detail. Fit in modern frame with suspension wire on verso for display. Tearing to gallery paper on verso.