Description:

Mexico, 19th century CE. This antique tin retablo features a lovely rendition of El Alma de Maria, 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. She holds a staff of lilies in her left hand. Symbolizing her purity and exemption for worldly sins, the Virgin is dubbed a "rose without thorns" or a "lily among thorns." Hence lily is the flower most associated with her, a symbol of her purity. The gray/blue background, white cloud border, and light radiating from her head provide a bit of depth to the scene. The figure, dove, and flowers, however, are depicted in a symbolic rather than naturalistic manner, as was characteristic of Mexican Folk Art. 14"L x 10"W

Provenance: Ex-Ramon Kelly Collection, Denver, CO

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#95129

  • Condition: Some paint loss as shown. Bent corners. Perforation at top for suspension.

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