Description:

Spanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A classic framed retablo of El Alma de Maria painted in oil on tin, capturing the mystical descent of the Holy Ghost upon Mary and the announcements of the Incarnation. Mary is young and beautiful wearing a crown of pink roses, a pearl necklace and pearl earrings. Her hands crossed over her heart, she presses the white dove toward her. Symbolizing her purity and exemption for worldly sins, the Virgin is dubbed a "rose without thorns." The garland of roses framing her visage may allude to the rosary of the Blessed Virgin, a device commonly used during the Renaissance. The artist created a balanced composition and skillfully painted and modeled the Virgin's facial features and hands. The blue background and light radiating from her head provide a bit of depth to the scene. The dove and flowers, however, are depicted in a relatively symbolic rather than naturalistic manner, as was characteristic of Mexican Folk Art. A beautiful example! Size: 9-3/8" x 13-1/4" (23.8 x 33.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Jones collection, New York, NY

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#110571

  • Condition: Some surface wear and minor scratches. Pinhole at top center once used for hanging. Minor chips to frame.

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