This artwork is a religious oil painting created in the distinctive style of the Cusco School (Escuela Cusqueña), a Roman Catholic artistic tradition based in Cusco, Peru. Please refer to pictures for condition.
Key Characteristics of the Artwork
Subject: The painting depicts Our Lady of Sorrows (Virgen de la Soledad or Virgen Dolorosa), characterized by her serene, downcast expression and hands clasped over her chest in prayer or grief.
Estofado & Brocateado Technique: It heavily incorporates brocateado, the traditional application of elaborate, raised gold leaf detailing overlaying the garments and the rays of the radiant halo.
Andean Baroque Motif: The dark background is embellished with signature regional floral patterns, typical of Spanish colonial and indigenous hybrid art from the Viceroyalty of Peru.
Frame: It is housed in a traditional carved wood, gold gilt frame adorned with repeating floral medallions and scrolled borders. The frame measures approx 13.5” by 11.5”. The artworks is approx 10.5” by 8.5”.