Latin America, Mexico, ca. late 18th early 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 embroidery in gold leaf. 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, the image of Guadalupe painted upon that of the legendary cloak or tilma of roses. Size: 10.5" L x 7" W (26.7 cm x 17.8 cm); 13.125" L x 9.375" W (33.3 cm x 23.8 cm) with frame

Provenance: ex-Kurquhill's Gallery, El Paso, Texas, USA; ex-private El Paso, Texas, USA collection, acquired early to mid 1970s

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#127685

Expected wear to painting with pigment and gold leaf losses as shown. Could be secured within frame better. Rustic frame shows normal wear as well.