Virgin of Guadalupe
NamePainted Rock, Painting
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
DateMid 20th century
Place madeTarabuco, Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America
Mediumstone, wood, paint, plaster.
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 1 5/16 in. (11.43 x 9.2075 x 3.375 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nancy C. Reynolds
Object numberA.2007.34.1
DescriptionPainted rock with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe flanked by a pair of Bolivian flags against a light blue background. There are two black animals below the virgin. The rock is triangular in shape with squared off top. The proper left side has a wooden edge. The back side shows unpainted wooden edge and plaster substance adhering rock to wood. A copy of the painted and jeweled image of Our Lady of Guadalupe housed in the San Francisco Church in Sucre, Bolivia
