Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient Churches
A study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Claire and Richard Stracke. Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation.
Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient ChurchesA study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Claire and Richard Stracke. Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. |
La Virgen de Guadalupe |
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Our Lady of Guadalupe (Full crown, crescent moon and angel, rays of light outlining entire figure).
Wood, gesso, paint; fabric garments; glass eyes, no lashes, wig; polychrome angel; 5'. The angel at the bottom supports the blue cape on which the figure stands. The angel's left hand has lost its fingers. The Virgin's skin has a wonderful sheen; the hands are finely detailed. The moon has the look of real silver. Location: Glass case, center of retablo of first altar along the north wall of the nave. |