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Latin America, Mexico, 19th century CE. A breathtaking rendition of El Alma de Maria painted on heavy gauge tin, 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 red roses, a pearl necklace and pearl earrings. Hands crossed over her heart, she presses the white dove toward her and holds a staff of lilies. 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 garland of roses crowning her may allude to the rosary of the Blessed Virgin, a device commonly used during the Renaissance. The artist created a balanced composition with a charming folk art aesthetic. A beautiful example! Size (retablo): 6.8" W x 8.9" H (17.3 cm x 22.6 cm); (frame) 12.9" W x 16.375" H (32.8 cm x 41.6 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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  • Condition: Very slight bending to overall form, with minor abrasions and scattered petite areas of oxidation, and fading to original pigment in some areas, otherwise intact and very good. Great remains of original pigment throughout.

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