OLD GOLD RETABLO W/DRAWER~Colonial Cusco~CHILD JESUS

CHILD JESUS - 1930s Unique Vintage Cedar Wood Retablo With Small Drawer For Ex Votos CUSCO SCHOOL FINE ART NINO JESUS PRODUCT INFORMATION Description This is a wonderful, unique piece we have recently been able to acquire, amongst other religious antiques and rarities we'll be listing within the next days. So be ready, and start bidding on these magnificent pieces before they are all gone. Breathtaking cedar wood retablo with the Child Jesus, a stunning vintage art piece from the 1930's, made in Cusco/Peru. A one of a kind oil painting on canvas presented in this elaborated, remarkable wooden altar . This magnificent oil painting on canvas depicts the Divine Child Jesus sitting on a chair. His halo and clothing are embellished with gold leaf, an indicative of the Cusco School of Arts.Unique oil, it was painted with superb skill and the retablo has been exquisitely handcarved, creating a beautiful unique piece.The history of the Peruvian painting has its origins at the colonial era. The Spanish painters who arrived at the Viceroyalty of Peru taught their techniques to the local artists, and they began to shape in its linen cloths its own representations, proposing a new iconographic interpretation of the Peruvian reality. The catholic divinities were adapted to indigenous sensitivity and gave like result an own and singular way that had its maxim expression in the "School of Cusco Painting" ( La Escuela Cusqueña), during centuries XVII and XVIII. This painting has been done in the style of the works of La Escuela Cusqueña, the history of which is traced to the 17th century. Originally influenced by Spanish and Italian artists, this school was comissioned to paint sacred art in churches and monasteries throughout the Peruvian city of Cusco after the area was devastated by an earthquake in 1650. The collected efforts of numerous artists gradually evolved into a unique yet harmonious and consistent style, devoid of individualism. Purpurina (Gold Leaf) was used to accentuate finishing touches on this magnificent piece. Look at the exquisite facial features and the many details! This unique painting arrives to you in a stunning handcarved cedar wood retablo piece. Its delightful patterns have been bathed in bronze leaf. It has a unique detail of a small drawer at the bottom, w the faithful devotees placed their milagros ex votos. In moments of extreme tension, terror, or pain, faced with extreme disaster, man cries out to God and His saints. "Save me!" Sometimes he even makes a pact, or promise. When he is saved, he cries for joy. Someone has understood; someone has cared. A miracle has occurred. He prepares to offer thanks, but he also wishes to leave a trace of his story. Some material expression of his devotion tells his gratitude to all who see it. Hence the idea of the ex voto, a symbol of his gratitude. Don't miss this chance to get a great piece of art and peruvian history at an unbeatable price! Size The painting measures approx: 4.5" x 3.5". The frame measures: 11" H x 8" W Approx. Weight 325 grms Materials Oil on Canvas/Handcarved Cedar Wood With Bronze Leaf Suggested Retail Price $ 215.00 Item Code 869 PAYMENT INFORMATION - Paypal ( ) and Money Orders/Cashier Checks/Personal Checks are accepted. For international bidders, the ONLY - If you pay with Paypal, please use eBay Checkout to make easier for you the payment process. If you buy more than 1 item, please e-mail us asking for a combined shipping/handling fee, then a consolidated invoice for all the items you have won will be sent. - If you pay with a Money Order/Cashier Check/Personal Check, please include the eBay item number, your eBay user ID and your shipping address in the envelope . If such payment does not include this information, your order may be delayed. Our mailing address is included within the winning notification e-mail, which is sent after the auction en... read more