19th c. Retablo Oil Painting on tin, of Santo Nino de Atocha, Christ Child
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A 19th c. Retablo of the Santo Nino de Atocha
In a hand carved wooden frame
Retablos are typically painted on tin, wood, or other materials and serve as objects of veneration, sometimes as votive offerings or in homes. Retablos originated in the early traditions of the Catholic Church and became popular in Mexico
The image of the Santo Nino de Atocha isan image of the infant Jesus, originally venerated in Spain during the Moorish occupation, then brought over to Mexico during the conquest. Santo Niño de Atocha is the patron saint of the wrongfully accused, whom he symbolically nourishes with the basket of bread and the water gourd in his hands.May 18, 2023
Approx. Dimensions:
Height: 8 1/8" painting
14" framed
Width: 5 7/8" painting
12" framed
depth: 1 3/4" frame
Appx. weight 3 lbs.
Condition: Typical of a 19th c painting on tin with minor scratches and some paint loss. Painting and frame are in age-related condition. Ready to hang. Please see all photos
ID. 100 LOC. F
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