Latin America, Spanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. Hand-painted on a sheet of tin-coated iron, a beautiful ex-voto depicting Saint Bernadette witnessing a vision of the Virgin Mary near the French village of Lourdes, all rendered in impeccable detail. Mary is shown wearing long white robes and a blue sash, as described by Bernadette when she told of the apparition. She appears amongst the rocky craigs of a grotto with an altar built around her and the village of Lourdes shown in the distance. Her hands are clasped in prayer, and from them hangs a long rosary. The girl Bernadette kneels before the Virgin, as another girl - perhaps Bernadette's sister - also genuflects behind her. Liberal remains of an inscription are featured in the upper margin. A lovely tableau! Size: 8.6" W x 6.5" H (21.8 cm x 16.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-Austin, Texas, USA collection; ex-private Alabama, USA collection

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#179311

Some chipping to paint in areas. Light bending to metal sheet with folding to corners. Otherwise, intact and very nice with dark patina to areas and liberal remains to inscription. Suspension hole at top center for display.