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THBFramed 19th C. Retablo in Shadowbox, Nino de Atocha
Lot 190d
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Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. An antique retablo painted on heavy gauge tin and depicting El Nino de Atocha set in a wooden shadow box with fabric flowers below. The tradition of the Nino de Atocha may be traced back to a suburb of Madrid, where prisoners of the faith were said to have been visited and nourished by a young boy dressed as a wandering pilgrim. Because of the miraculous nature of the child's appearance, this subject has traditionally been interpreted as a manifestation of the Child Jesus. In this retablo, he is shown in his traditional capelet and brimmed hat, with a traveler's staff in his left hand and a basket of bread in his right. El Nino de Atocha stands between two vases of roses, and the color palette and style draw from an earlier Baroque tradition. Size of shadow box: 1.5" L x 11.1" W x 13.05" H (3.8 cm x 28.2 cm x 33.1 cm); size of retablo: 7" W x 9.75" H (17.8 cm x 24.8 cm)
El Nino de Atocha, among the most popular subjects in Mexican retablo art, is the patron saint who frees prisoners, and performs miracles for travelers as well as those in danger. Imagery of the saint originated in Spain after the Moors invaded the town of Atocha. According to legend, a prison was filled with Christians lacking fundamental necessities like food and water. Only missionary children were permitted to visit these prisoners, and one day after family members prayed intensely, a child dressed as a pilgrim and carrying a basket, a staff, and a gourd full of water appeared. He then served everyone in the prison; however, miraculously, his basket and gourd were still full. This miraculous visitation led believers to regard him as the Infant Jesus.
Provenance: ex-Komer Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired ca. 1965
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#155792Retablo has not been examined outside of the shadow box, which appears to be roughly contemporary. The wood and glass of the shadow box are in nice condition with light wear. The retablo has some wear as shown but the image is still vivid.Condition
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