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A New Chapter

After more than 30 years of buying and selling art and antiques, I’ve decided it’s time for a change. I am closing the retail portion of my business so that I can dedicate myself fully to making art. This transition marks the beginning of a long held dream, and I’m excited for what lies ahead. As part of the process, I will be liquidating my inventory over the coming months.

To thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years, please use the discount code DIVERS at checkout to receive an automatic 40% discount on all available inventory. Happy to entertain offers as well. Thank you for your patronage, friendship, and encouragement.

James Eddy

La Virgen del Patrocinio

Name: La Virgen del Patrocinio
Brand: Divers Gallery
SKU: 1844
Price: 2400.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: 1844

This rare 19th century Mexican folk retablo represents Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio together with saints and donors in the foreground."Nuestra Señora Patrocinio" (Our Lady of Patronage) was a 19th-century Spanish nun known as "Sor Patrocinio" or "the nun of the wounds." She had a significant social and political influence in Spain due to her connection with Queen Isabella II and King Francisco de Asís and was involved in founding or reforming many monasteries. She is a subject of ongoing study for her reported mystical experiences. Devotees report miracles attributed to her intercession, such as protecting the town from Moro raids and a cholera epidemic.

Oil on tin. Circa 1870

Dimensions: 13 inches vertical x 9 inches horizontal.