Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles)

19th century

Peruvian 19th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a full view of the crucifixion scene with Christ on the cross in the center. Christ's body hangs on the cross with arms outstretched, and his facial features are drawn in a solemn expression, with long hair falling to the sides. He is clothed in a loincloth. To the left of the cross stands a female figure, likely Mary, portrayed in full body, wearing a long robe adorned with floral patterns, and she has a serene expression with a halo surrounding her head. On the right, another female figure in a similar robe with a veil covers her head, possibly Mary Magdalene, is shown kneeling with a bowed head and contemplative posture. Above the cross, there is a depiction of a bearded male figure within a cloud, possibly representing God, with arms open and a circular radiance around his head. The background is filled with lines and dots representing clouds and sky, with the sun on the left and the moon on the right. In the lower right corner, a structure resembling a church with multiple domes is faintly illustrated against the backdrop of a cloudy sky. Latin text is inscribed at the bottom, further detailing the context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving printed in dark green on wove paper with chain lines

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.4 x 12 cm (6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 21.3 x 15.5 cm (8 3/8 x 6 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.39.1


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: VERDADERA EFIGIE DEL S CHRISTO DE LOS MILAGROS [followed by 7-line inscription]

Watermarks

diamond (partial)

Wikidata ID

Q74878132

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