Virgen del Carmen

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a religious scene featuring a crowned woman holding a child, also with a crown, seated together, surrounded by cherubic figures in the clouds, each toting radiating halos. The duo holds scapulars, symbolizing their religious significance, while angels below kneel in adoration of the Christ child.

The image depicts a religious scene featuring a crowned woman holding a child, also with a crown, seated together, surrounded by cherubic figures in the clouds, each toting radiating halos. The duo holds scapulars, symbolizing their religious significance, while angels below kneel in adoration of the Christ child.

Name/Title

Virgen del Carmen

Entry/Object ID

1996.5.1.10

Description

Part of a series of 15. Published by Arsacio Vanegar Arroyo. The Virgin, holding a child, sits among the clouds surrounded by angels.

Type of Print

Engraving

Artwork Details

Medium

Lead Engraving

Category

Vault, People, Symbol, Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

José Guadalupe Posada

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

5-7/8 in

Width

3-7/8 in