Description:

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 CE. A classic 19th century Mexican heavy gauge tin retablo painting, tenderly representing the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, traditionally referred to as N.S. Refugio de Pecadores (Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners). In 1719 a Jesuit missionary brought a copy of a painting originally created for an altar formerly at Frascati, Italy, in the style of Guido or Salvator Rosa, to Zacatecas, Mexico. The painting inspired the locals to adopt N.S., Refugio de Pecadores as their patron. The Virgin wears a golden crown and supports a crowned Christ Child whose nude body is covered by a robe that is oftentimes transparent. She dons a scarf that is drawn across her right shoulder, and her dark blue cape is initialed with her ciphers. The Christ child rests his right hand on her right arm and grips her right thumb with his left hand. It is a touching scene, and this rendition clearly follows the tenets for its correct representation. The artist of this piece clearly possessed fine technique. Note the sensitive modeling of the figures and the atmospheric perspective of the scene! Size: 10" x 6-5/8" (25.4 x 16.8 cm).

Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, James Caswell, Santa Monica, CA.

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#109741

  • Condition: Intact with surface wear particularly at the peripheries and across the Virgin's blue mantle as shown. Tiny perforations at top center for suspension or attachment.

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