19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Saint Joseph & Christ
$ 268.84
Description
19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Saint Joseph & Christ. Saint Joseph is shown with a halo, crown, and flowering staff, traditional symbols associated with his role as the earthly father of Jesus. 19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Joseph Christ With frame - 15.25” x 11.25” Without frame - 14” x 10” All items are inspected for quality and guaranteed in good antique condition. Antique 19th-century Mexican colonial devotional retablo hand-painted on tin, depicting Saint Joseph tenderly holding the Christ Child. Saint Joseph is shown with a halo, crown, and flowering staff, traditional symbols associated with his role as the earthly father of Jesus. The Christ Child rests in his arms, creating a warm and intimate composition characteristic of Mexican religious folk art. Rendered in the provincial style, the painting features a soft blue-green background, delicate gilded details, and expressive facial features that reflect the devotional nature of the work. The hand-painted tin surface exhibits a richly aged patina with areas of oxidation, paint wear, and scattered losses consistent with its age, adding to its authentic antique character. Presented in a later wood frame, this retablo is a fine example of 19th-century Mexican devotional art and would make an excellent addition to a collection of Spanish Colonial, Latin American folk art, or religious antiques. I promise to have the best customer service, ship things quickly and return anything! Please email me with any and all questions. I would love the opportunity to work with you. :) Shipping too high? Please contact me to see if shipping with another carrier is less expensive. Will combine shipping on multiple orders.
