Description:

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1950 CE. A dramatic ex-voto painted on heavy gauge tin depicting what appears to be a family of seven praying to Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos (of the lakes) floating above them. To the right, the artist presents a tragic accident involving an open bed truck on a rural hillside. The driver apparently hit several individuals, probably children given their diminuitive scale. Despite the fact that the text is no longer legible, as they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words!" Size: 7" L x 10.5" W (17.8 cm x 26.7 cm).

Ex-votos, are devotional paintings that bear a semblance to retablos, only they also include a written narrative offering thanks to a saint for coming to a family’s aid. The term is short for the Latin phrase ex voto suscepto meaning “from the vow made.” Oftentimes, gratitude is expressed for curing an ill child, expediting the recovery of an elderly family member, the safe return of a soldier, or the rescue of a victim from some horrific accident or crime. The petitioner dedicates a small painting with a brief written testimonial to a beloved patron saint for granting a miracle. These hand-written stories together with their expressive visual scenes can be quite touching and dramatic.

Provenance: Ex-Historia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA.

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  • Condition: Text not legible, but painting still vivid.

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