Description:

Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. An antique painting on tin depicting the Christ Child as El Nino de Atocha. The tradition of the child may be traced back to a suburb of Madrid, where prisoners of the faith were said to have been visited and nourished by a young boy dressed as a wandering pilgrim. Because of the miraculous nature of the child's appearance, it is accepted that he was a manifestation of the Child Jesus. He is shown in his traditional capelet and brimmed hat, with a traveler's staff in his left hand and a basket of bread in his right. He is seated in an elaborate chair flanked by vases of roses. Curtains frame the scene and remnants of the title are still visible beneath. 13-3/4" x 10-1/8" Provenance: ex-Kelley collection, Colorado. All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Areas of loss, rust and warping. Holes at top and bottom for suspension.

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