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Unknown19th Century Spanish Colonial School, Retablo, El Nino de Atochac. 1880
c. 1880
About the Item
This late 19th-century Mexican oil painting depicts the Christ child as ‘El Nino de Atocha’.
El Nino de Atocha is a popular subject of Mexican retablo art and its roots can be traced to Atocha, a suburb of Madrid. During the 13th century, the Moors controlled the majority of Spain and many Christians in Atocha were taken prisoner. The prisoners relied upon family members for food but, according to legend, only children under the age of 12 were allowed to assist. Hence, for men without children, the conditions were dire.
The women of Atocha prayed in desperation and it’s said that a child dressed as a pilgrim, unknown to anyone in the area, arrived with food for the childless. It soon became widely accepted that the pilgrim was a manifestation of the Infant Jesus.
Here, in this depiction, Christ is shown wearing a traditional capelet and brimmed hat, while holding a staff and a basket with perhaps bread and roses. It’s a fascinating piece.
Held within a splendid ‘Nicho’ frame with rosettes, and punched hemispheric attachments embellished with star, floral, and beaded motifs.
Provenance: Private collection, Denver, Colorado, USA (prior to 1990) / Private collection, France.
Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews.
We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.
- Creation Year:c. 1880
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
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- Condition:Assessed and approved by our conservator. Aged-related wear on the retablo and frame including small losses. The paint layer is stable. Delicate frame.
- Gallery Location:Cheltenham, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2328214249382
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