Description:

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A finely painted retablo depicting the petite Virgin known as San Juan de los Lagos [Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos (of the lakes)]. Pilgrims come to the town to pay homage to the small sculptural representation of the Virgin in her basilica. Comprised of a mixture of corn pith and a glue from the bulbs of an orchid, the actual figure was believed to have been brought from Michoacan in the early 1500s. Miracles have been attributed to this small image beginning in 1623 when a young circus performer who had been accidentally killed was brought back to life. In retablos she is depicted with a white lacy collar and a blue cape with red lining which contrasts nicely with her white dress embroidered with roses. Artists usually do not deviate from these elements in her garments as well as the crown/halo, the two tall candles, and the swags of drapery in retablo art suggesting that they copied the imagery from religious prints. Size: retablo itself measures 13" x 9-3/4"; framed 15-7/8" x 12-3/8". Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, James Caswell, 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. #109726

  • Condition: Intact with only minimal surface wear.

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