Peruvian School of Cuzco, Virgin of Pomata With the Christ Child, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century

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in gilt-wood frame; the Virgin of Pomata was used as a bridge between the Catholic faith and the spiritual beliefs … Read more in gilt-wood frame; the Virgin of Pomata was used as a bridge between the Catholic faith and the spiritual beliefs of the indigenous Andean people, the Virgin of Pomata is often adorned in ornate garments, her features resembling those of the Andean people. The Christ Child held in the arms of the Virgin often depicted as blessing the viewer. This Cuzco-school style blends European and Indigenous artistic style by incorporating ornate detail and rich colors See less