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Large Cuzco School Painting of The Virgin Mary

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a large Spanish Colonial, Cuzco School (Cuzqueno) painting the Archangel Michael. The painting appears to have little or no restorations and, as such, is in remarkable condition. We have chosen to leave that painting as found as the patina highlights the depth and character of the painting. Cuzco paintings tend to be considerably smaller than this example and It is rare and desirable to find a Cuzco work of this large size and condition. We have listed a companion painting of the Virgin Mary of the same dimensions and age separately.
The Cuzco school is a Peruvian Spanish Colonial religious artistic tradition in which Incan spirituality was incorporated into Catholic iconography. These Peruvian paintings incorporate artistic forms that distinguish Cuzqueno paintings from other Spanish Colonial artistic traditions. The Jesuit order, arriving in the mid-16th century, was the principal Catholic order whose mission it was to convert the Inca to Christianity and introduce Christian iconography and European type painting techniques to the Inca capital of Cuzco.
Cuzco School paintings are marked by their baroque-influenced imagery, small hands and feet, detailed lace clothing, floral patterns and angels. Additionally, the subjects of the paintings were (and still are) highlighted by light reflected on the figures.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Linen, Paint, Wood
Condition:	Good. Minor losses. Wear consistent with age and use, showing considerable wear due to centuries of exposure. We have chosen not to restore the work, as over-restoration could reduce its artistic value. Stretcher and frame are older replacements.
Creation Date:	c. 1730-1750
Styles / Movements:	Old Master, Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.04.09.23
Incollect Reference #:	643223

Dimensions

W.	36.5 in;	H.	49 in;	D.	1.25 in;
W.	92.71 cm;	H.	124.46 cm;	D.	3.18 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.

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