Vida de Felipe de Jesus protomartir de Japón y patrón de su patria México 1801
josemariamontesdeoca
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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book
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"Vida de San Felipe de Jesus protomartir de Japon y patrón de su patria México," is an 1801 etching by José María Montes de Oca, a Mexican artist. This print, which is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, features a depiction of the life of Saint Philip of Jesus, a Catholic missionary and martyr who was canonized in 1789. The artwork depicts cherubs and religious symbols representing his life and martyrdom. The artwork is considered to be a fine example of Mexican art from the early 19th century, and the detailed and intricate engravings of the cherubs highlight the skill of the artist.
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