Description:

Latin America, Mexico, Michoacan, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A finely composed lithograph depicting Nuestra Senora de los Remedios (Our Lady of the Remedies or The Virgin of the Remedies) housed in a lovely tin frame with a stitch-like motif. The text below translates, "True Depiction of the Miraculous Image of Our Lady of the Remedies that was seen in the Church of the Villa of San Juan Zitacuaro." Size: print itself measures 6-3/4" x 9-1/4"; framed 12" x 9-1/2".

The Trinitarian Order founded in the late 12th century coined the title Our Lady of the Remedios. During the Spanish conquest of the Americas it became a favored devotion of the conquistadors. According to the legend, one of the conquistadors was carrying a statue of the Virgin Mary hidden under a maguey plant. His plan was to honor her if he survived the onslaughts of the Aztecs. During one of the battles, the Spaniards reported seeing a young girl throw dirt into the eyes of the Aztecs to assist the Spanish. Thus connected with the conquistadors, this image of the Virgin became their patroness. Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, CA. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #109731

  • Condition: Aged print with minor losses and stains. Frame shows some minor losses and dents, but functions well and is threaded with a ribbon through two holes for suspension at the top end. Text is on a separate piece of the print, most likely cut from the original when it was framed years ago, in order for it to fit within the frame.

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