Description:

Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. An antique retablo depicting St. Francis of Paola. Icons like these were placed above household altars to venerate the saints (retablo literally means "behind the altar"). The retablo became wildly popular in the 19th century due to the introduction of tin as an affordable medium. This example is brilliantly painted to depict St. Francis of Paola, founder of the Minim friars and performer of great miracles. Here St. Francis is shown holding a staff in his right hand and a rosary in his left. He wears the simple robes of his order, with an orange colored sunburst containing the word "Caridad" (charity in Spanish) located in the upper left corner of the icon. A light halo encircles the saint's head. 14"L x 10"W

Provenance: Ex-Ramon Kelly Collection, prominent artist of Denver, CO

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#95134

  • Condition: Surface wear, warping, and added paint. Pinholes around perimeter for hanging.

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