19th Century Retablo Religious Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Holy Child of Atocha
$ 179.08
Description
19th Century Retablo Religious Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Holy Child of Atocha. The Holy Child is shown wearing a feathered pilgrim’s hat and richly decorated robe adorned with hand-painted gold stars, holding a pilgrim’s staff and basket beneath dramatic draped curtains. Approximate Date: Late 19th century (circa 1850–1900). 19th Century Retablo Religious Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Holy Child of Atocha All items are inspected for quality and guaranteed in good antique condition. Framed - 14” x 11” Unframed Art - 10” x 7 19th Century Mexican Santo Niño de Atocha Retablo on Tin Beautiful antique Mexican folk devotional painting depicting the Santo Niño de Atocha in a charming regional interpretation. The Holy Child is shown wearing a feathered pilgrim’s hat and richly decorated robe adorned with hand-painted gold stars, holding a pilgrim’s staff and basket beneath dramatic draped curtains. The naïve yet expressive style, vibrant pigments, and symbolic imagery are characteristic of traditional Mexican devotional art. The painting exhibits the warm color palette and handcrafted charm prized by collectors of Spanish Colonial and Mexican religious folk art. It is housed in an attractive carved wooden frame that complements the artwork well. The painting displays expected age-related wear, including scattered paint loss, surface craquelure, and areas of discoloration consistent with its age. These imperfections contribute to its authentic antique character and do not diminish its decorative or historical appeal. Approximate Date: Late 19th century (circa 1850–1900) Medium: Oil on tin 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.
