Bidspirit auction | Mexican Colonial Virgin, Mexican School,

Mexican Colonial Virgin, Mexican School, 18th Century, New Spain - A devotional representation of the Virgin Mary as a protector, covered by a mantle that embraces the faithful at her feet. Painted in oil on canvas, this work is a classic example of popular piety in the Mexican School of the 18th century. The composition centers on the maternal figure of the Virgin, who offers comfort and protection, with a dark background that highlights her holiness.