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Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1899 CE. An endearing retablo depicting a woman and child kneeling in prayer before a vision of Jesus Christ floating above surrounded by an orb of heavenly clouds in a rather spartanly furnished room. The text below generally translates, "In the year 1899, a horrible illness attacked a boy named Candido leaving him with very ugly marks upon his face and body, and having no earthly remedy, I invoked with great faith Our Father Jesus of the Sanctuary of Tecalpulco, and as a form of gratitude for his health dedicated this retablo." A rather old ex-voto with a touching scene and narrative. Size: 10" L x 14" W (25.4 cm x 35.6 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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#111743

  • Condition: Intact with minor surface wear, a wavy, uneven lower edge, and one perforation for suspension at top center.

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