Painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 19th or Earlier

Mexico?

19th century or earlier | Oil on canvas, Wood | Item 2365

This is an intriguing assemblage of an old painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The painting of her is beautiful and well done. The canvas has likely been cut down to what we see now now. Flowers painted in the corner are cut off by the frame. In the back, we have a very ragged edge to the canvas, some of it secured with glue. The painting is 19th century or earlier. The frame is late 19th to early 20th century.

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico, the Americas, and unborn children. She is also considered a patroness for various groups, including immigrants, and is a powerful symbol for Mexican Americans.

On the back is a faintly painted red cross, painted right over the Saint. There are two, vertical, red paint strokes on the lower sides of the cross. This is a touching expression and am unsure about it other than what seems to be the obvious – the recognition of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the back side.