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Antique Saint Francis Oil on Tin Mexican Folk Art Retablo in Gold Frame

Description: An original Antique Mexican folk art retablo of Saint Francis. Oil paint on tin. St. Francis of Assisi was born 1181-1182 in Assisi, in the duchy of Spoleto, Italy and died October 3, 1226. He was canonized July 16, 1228. He founded the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor and the lay Third Order. He was also a leader of the movement of evangelical poverty in the early 13th century. His evangelical zeal, consecration to poverty, charity, and personal charisma drew thousands of followers. Francis’s devotion to the human Jesus and his desire to follow Jesus’ example reflected and reinforced important developments in medieval  spirituality. Artist: Unknown.Date of Manufacture: c.1890.Materials: Oil Paint on Tin.Condition: Very Good. Wear consistent with age and use.Dimensions: 8" X 10" Framed: 10" x 12" (framed in a late 20th century gilt frame, not original with the retablo) Retablos, also known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper and were often used in home altars to venerate any number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' means 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of folk art is deeply rooted in Catholic history, and was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish. The converted natives then adopted the tradition and it has become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo. The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. They were created by talented but mostly untrained artists from the provinces who worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times during their lifetime. These oil paintings were sold to devout pilgrims and believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints.

Price: 300 USD

Location: Houston, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-02T18:16:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14 USD

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Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit Type: Unit

Religion: Christianity

Religious Icon: Retablo

Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico

Handmade: Yes

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