Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Catholic Mexican Art
Posted on 09:00 by john mical
Two major artforms are the most representative of religious art in Mexico: retablos and ex-votos. Retablos are small, multi-paneled oil paintings on wood usually depicting either Jesus Christ or his mother Mary. They are usually placed behind the altar (hence the name). Ex-votos are paintings on tin of Saints including a testimonial of the miracle conducted and the date.
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