19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Crucifixion of Christ
$ 313.72
Description
19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Crucifixion of Christ. The Virgin is identified by the sword piercing her heart, symbolizing her Seven Sorrows, while Saint John stands in mourning holding a white cloth. Two floral urns at the foot of the cross complete the balanced devotional composition. 19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Crucifixion of 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. A finely executed 19th-century Mexican colonial devotional retablo hand-painted on tin depicting The Crucifixion of Christ. Christ is shown on the cross beneath the INRI inscription, flanked by Our Lady of Sorrows (Nuestra Señora de los Dolores) and Saint John the Evangelist. The Virgin is identified by the sword piercing her heart, symbolizing her Seven Sorrows, while Saint John stands in mourning holding a white cloth. Two floral urns at the foot of the cross complete the balanced devotional composition. Painted in the traditional Mexican folk style, the retablo features expressive, elongated figures, luminous halos, and a deep cobalt-blue background that creates a striking contrast with the figures. The painting retains its authentic hand-painted character and displays the age and patina collectors appreciate in colonial devotional art. The surface exhibits expected age-related wear, including scattered paint loss, oxidation to the tin, craquelure, and surface abrasions. These condition issues are consistent with its age and do not diminish its historical or decorative appeal. The piece is housed in a later wood frame. 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.
