Our Lady of Guadalupe

Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Mexico
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Full crown, crescent moon and angel, rays of light outlining entire figure).
Wood, gesso, paint; fabric garments; glass eyes, no lashes, wig; polychrome angel; approximately 5 feet.

The angel at the bottom supports the blue cape on which the figure stands. The angel's left hand has lost its fingers. The Virgin's skin has a wonderful sheen; the hands are finely detailed. The moon has the look of real silver.

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Photographed at the site by Claire and Richard Stracke