| This very fine 19th century retablo represents "La Mano Poderosa," or "The Powerful Hand" - also sometimes referred to as "Los Cinco Personas," a reference to the Extended Holy Family in the upper quadrant. The five figures at the top represent Anne, Mary, Baby Jesus, Joseph and Joachim. In the lower quadrant, blood is flowing from the stigmata into a gold chalice which is received by the seven sacrificial lambs below. In the foreground the symbols of the passion are represented by the gloves, the shackles, the pincers, the hammer, the lance, the crown of thorns, the rooster and the column at which Christ was scourged. An all around great 19th century folk retablo with layers of symbolism and allegorical imagery throughout.
Dimensions: 14 inches x 10 inches.
Condition: very minor paint loss as seen in scans, unrestored, original.
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