Altarpiece of the Virgin of Guadalupe with Saint John the Baptist, Fray Juan de Zumárraga and Juan Diego
miguelcabrera
gouache
prophet
sculpture
holy-places
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
underpainting
pastel chalk drawing
mythology
painting painterly
watercolour bleed
mixed media
watercolor
This altarpiece, painted by the renowned Mexican artist Miguel Cabrera, is dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, a prominent figure in Mexican Catholicism. The centerpiece depicts the Virgin Mary in a celestial setting, adorned with a starry cloak and emanating a golden light. Flanking the central image are angels, subtly drawing attention to the divine apparition. Below the Virgin are figures of Saint John the Baptist, Fray Juan de Zumárraga, and Juan Diego, who are believed to have witnessed the miraculous appearance of the Virgin. This artwork, currently housed in the Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) in Mexico City, exemplifies the fusion of religious devotion and artistic skill in the Baroque era.
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