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Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1925 CE. A beautifully composed ex-voto depicting three individuals offering thanks to Saint Anthony for curing the patriarch of the family. Saint Anthony is presented floating above them amidst billowing clouds in the traditional manner, donning his brown Franciscan habit and holding the Christ Child and a white lily. The text accompanying the visual generally translates, "I give thanks to Saint Anthony for granting me a miracle, for curing my father who became ill from a very dangerous illness. I invoked Saint Anthony with all my heart promising to share his miracle and now I fulfill my promise and give infinite thanks. Angela Trujillo, Acambaro, Guanajuato" Size: 9" L x 12.75" W (22.9 cm x 32.4 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 Antiques, James Caswell, Santa Monica, CA.

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  • Condition: Intact with minor surface wear and areas of oxidation. A few perforations for suspension.

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