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Rare 18th-Century Spanish Colonial Painting – Nun in Memento Mori Iconography
An exceptional 18th-century Spanish Colonial oil painting on canvas, depicting a veiled nun in a striking memento mori iconography. This haunting yet elegant devotional artwork showcases the stylized aesthetic typical of the period, with rich detailing in the nun’s habit, intricate gold embellishments, and a dramatic trompe-l’œil curtain framing the composition.
The subject, likely a professed nun of a prestigious convent, is portrayed with a serene yet solemn expression, her hands delicately crossed over her chest in a gesture of piety. Most remarkably, her lower body is rendered in the form of a funerary pall or coffin, a visual representation of earthly renunciation and spiritual transcendence—a theme frequently explored in Spanish Colonial religious art. Three tall, burning candles flank her, reinforcing the imagery of devotion and mortality.
The painting retains its original carved and giltwood frame, an exquisite example of the elaborate craftsmanship associated with Spanish Colonial ecclesiastical art. The condition is commensurate with age, with visible craquelure and minor wear, yet the painting remains visually powerful and structurally sound.
A museum-quality piece, this artwork embodies the profound religious fervor and artistic refinement of colonial Latin America. Ideal for collectors of Baroque religious art, Spanish Colonial antiques, or those with an interest in conventual iconography.
- Dimensions:Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Signs of age and wear as shown in the photo.
- Seller Location:Rio De Janeiro, BR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9400244019722
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