Description:

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 to 1900 CE. A hand-painted Mano Poderosa or Los Cinco Personas retablo depicting five figures perched at the tips of a detached hand who represent the Holy Family: Santa Nino de Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and Mary's parents, Ann and Joaquin - in oil paint on metal. The upward pointing almighty hand with the center wound and dripping blood represents the stigmata of Christ and the Crucifixion as well as the life of Saint Francis. In most examples, a chalice catching Christ's blood with seven lambs (a holy number of Catholicism representing the seven sacraments and seven deadly sins) drinking from the chalice (a reference to the Book of Revelations) is included. This piece is more unusual in that it focuses on the almighty hand and the Holy Family perched atop. The extrapolated meaning of this devotional image is one of protection and benediction. A wonderful example! Size: 14" x 10" 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. #109607

  • Condition: Some oxidation and paint loss as shown. Tiny holes punched along periphery presumably for attachment.

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