Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe)
c. 1825
Water-based paint on wood panel
20.3 × 12.7 cm (8 × 5 in)
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Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia · verified July 2026
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FROM THE BARNES FOUNDATION’S CATALOG
The Virgin Mary gained the title Our Lady of Guadalupe after her miraculous appearance in Mexico City in 1531. This santo (image of a holy figure) emulates a venerated image of her apparition that remains enshrined in the city. The original image referred to the "woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and a crown of 12 stars" described in the biblical book of Revelation. The oval shape of this retablo is very unusual for this medium.
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