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Antique Mexican Retablo of the Holy Family, circa 1850
A beautifully preserved 19th century Mexican retablo (devotional painting on tin) depicting the Holy Family,the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and the young Christ Child, standing together beneath the Holy Spirit represented as a dove.
The figures are rendered with luminous halos and vibrant color, reflecting the tenderness and simplicity of Mexican folk devotional art. St. Joseph holds a flowering staff, symbol of purity and divine favor, while the Virgin gazes lovingly toward the child.
Medium: Oil on tin
Size (including frame): Approximately 17 x 13 x 2 inches
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, scattered surface marks, and small areas of paint loss consistent with age. Presented in a later gilded frame.
This touching devotional image would have originally served as a home altar painting, a fine and genuine example of 19th-century Mexican folk Catholic art.
Ships professionally packed and fully insured.Returns accepted if not damaged and at the buyers expense. Free local pick-up available in the Boston area.
