Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A striking tin retablo painted with the image 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. Her full lips and large, almond-shaped eyes are reminiscent of the inimitable style of Concepcion Avila, the master from the Rancho San Jose de los Otates in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Avila is also referred to as the "Bee-Stung Lip Painter" and the "Painter with Malice Toward No One." Size: 6.75" W x 8.75" H (17.1 cm x 22.2 cm)

Provenance: private Oglesby, Illinois, USA collection, acquired in the 1990s from various Western US auction galleries

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#184329

Small area of loss to lower left corner and some light bending overall; none of which affect image. Some minor nicks and abrasions to surface. Otherwise, intact and excellent with good remaining pigment and detail. Nice patina to areas and suspension hole to top from previous display.