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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