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‘Virgin of the Milk’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
Lulli Luca exalts Mary’s humanity as she tenderly proffers her breast for the infant Jesus. Crowned by a radiant halo, she gazes at the child with maternal love. Luca works in the style of the Cuzco School, painting replicas of colonial religious portraiture found in the city’s convents. The work is enhanced by luminous applications of gilt. A silver plate is affixed to the back; it bears the artist’s signature. .950 rating silver
‘Virgin with the Sleeping Child’
Posted by Novica on 03 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
With a look of infinite tenderness, Mary draws a coverlet over Jesus’ tiny body as he sleeps. Alberto Torres portrays her in a regal gown of floral brocade, embellishing her clothing and their halos with gold leaf. Torres works in the style of the Cuzco school, recreating colonial religious art found in the city’s convents and monasteries. He frames the painting in hand-carved cedar with bronze leaf. Titled “Virgen con el Ni???o durmiendo” in Spanish.
‘My Redeemer’
Posted by Novica on 08 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
Working in a quiet palette of golden earth tones, Azorin paints a beautiful portrait of Jesus. “Through this image, I try to show the faith and hope of our redeemer, the sweetness of Christ’s face, his passion and love to save us,” the artist confides. He adds details in gleaming bronze leaf. Azorin has developed a demanding procedure to create the visual effects that characterize his artwork. After sketching the images with charcoal, he paints the composition then applies a smooth coat of lacquer and an antique finish.
‘Archangel Gabriel with Parchment and Pen III’
Posted by Novica on 06 May 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
Wearing a broad-brimmed hat and silk brocade, Saint Gabriel the archangel appears in the style of a Spanish grandee. Young and vigorous, the heavenly messenger represents a pure spirit created by God. Gabriel first appears in the book of Daniel. He appeared to Zachariah to announce the birth of John the Baptist and later to Mary, to tell her she would be the mother of Jesus. The patron saint of communications workers, Gabriel’s feast day is September 29. Edgar Aguirre G???mez recreates an inspirational portrait from the Cuzco School of painting.
‘Holy Family with Little Saint John’
Posted by Novica on 02 May 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
Still a child, Saint John brings a lamb as he visits the Holy Family. Mary glances tenderly at baby Jesus while Joseph looks on. Edgar Aguirre Gomez selects glowing colors for this portrait, dressing Mary and Joseph in gilded brocades. In Cuzco, Saint John is especially beloved. Titled “Sagrada Familia con San Juanito” in Spanish.
‘Archangel with Cornucopia III’
Posted by Novica on 01 May 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
An emissary from the heavens descends with a fertile cornucopia in hand. It is a gift from God to assure prosperity in the land. Edgar Aguirre celebrates the classic artistry of the Cuzco School of Religious Portraiture with a vivid depiction of a divine archangel. Working with oils, Aguirre masterfully achieves the chiaroscuro contrasts that distinguished the art of the 17th and 18th centuries. Adorned with gilt accents, the canvas features tiny cracks to preserve the illusion of an antique work of art. Titled “Arcangel con cornucopia III” in Spanish.
‘Virgin with the Child in her Arms’
Posted by Novica on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
Edgar Aguirre paints a tender portrait of Mary with the little Christ child in her arms. The richly gilded work is inspired by colonial paintings found in Cuzco’s convents and churches. Roses surround the young Madonna in a classic work of art. It is framed in cedar wood. Titled “Virgen con Ni???o en brazos” in Spanish.
‘Birth of Jesus’
Posted by Novica on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
Gilded clothing sparkles in this exquisite portrait of the Holy Family. Working in the style of the Cuzco school, Alberto Torres recreates the colonial art found in the city’s convents and monasteries. The exquisite painting shows silk brocade in 23k gold leaf. The painting is framed in cedar wood, carved to represent a retablo, or altarpiece, and covered in gleaming bronze leaf. Titled “Nacimiento” in Spanish.
‘Virgin of the Milk’
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
This tender scene is visually sculpted by Edgar Aguirre. He portrays the Virgin offering her breast to the baby Jesus. Divine golden details emanate from their calm expressions, as the artist employs precise details to create a piece of religious perfection. This oil on canvas painting lends maternal grace to any d???cor. The work is executed in the spirit of the Cuzco School paintings of the 16th Century, a colonial style of religious portraiture developed in Cuzco, Peru. Titled “Virgen de la leche” in Spanish.
‘Escape to Egypt’
Posted by Novica on 27 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
The Holy Family flees to Egypt in a vivid oil on canvas by Edgar Aguirre. He paints in a style unique to the Cuzco School of Religious Portraiture featuring chiaroscuro effects and gilded accents. According to the Bible, in an effort to wipe out all competition to his throne, Herod ordered the death of every child in Bethlehem under the age of two. Aguirre captures the calm that reins in the hearts of Joseph, Mary and Jesus as they put their trust in God. Ornate cedar wood frames the painting. Titled “La huida a Egipto” in Spanish.