DepartmentLatin America

Virgin del Socabon

NamePainting; Retablo

Maker Maestro de Arani

DateMid 19th century

Place madeCochabamba, Bolivia, South America

Place madePotosi, Bolivia, South America

MediumMetal (tin), paint

DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 6 1/4 in. (20 x 15.9 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1974.26.74

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionCrowned, elaborately gowned virgin on upturned white crescent moon holds child in left arm and rosary and candle in right. A man kneels to her right and prays to her. All against a salmon pink background.

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